Violin Master Works and Their Interpretation

Reprint of the 1925 Carl Fischer, Inc. edition.  A renowned violinist and teacher discusses the interpretation of violin repertoire standards, drawing upon 360 musical illustrations and excerpts as well as a lifetime of artistic experience.  Suitable for players at all levels, Leopold Auer's dissertation offers suggestions for performance of works by the great composers as well as observations on the techniques of Paganini, Wieniawski, Joachim, and other virtuosos.  Helpful hints illuminate the technical minutia of performance, including special bowings, mood and tempo variants, and artistic effects.  Paperback, 192 p.