num_pages: 112
description: Written by an immensely important musicologist this rare 1860 monograph analyzes Nicolo Paganini's compositions and provides a fascinating history of the violin. Author Franois-Joseph Ftis was Paganini's close friend and well acquainted with many other Romantic composers and artists. Students of the history of music music lovers violinists and musicologists will find this volume a rare source of firsthand observations on the legendary violin virtuoso and his circle.The treatise begins with a survey of the violin's history that profiles famous makers including the Amati Stradivari and Guarneri families. The subsequent essay Art and Artists provides a concise review of performances focusing on the Italian and French schools. The biography of Paganini follows providing rare perspectives on the artist's playing personal habits and social behavior  a colorful portrait of a legendary musician as well as a valuable historical resource.
language: English
title: Nicolo Paganini: With an Analysis of His Compositions and a Sketch of the History of the Violin
publisher: Dover Publications