Violin Mastery Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others

by Martens, Frederick H.

• ISBN13: 9780486450414
• ISBN10: 0486450414
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-28
• Publisher: Dover Publications

Summary

Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, discuss the aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, and define their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Ysaye reminisces about his studies with Vieuxtemps and Wieniawski, Auer emphasizes the importance of fostering students' individual talents, and Heifetz voices his views on technical mastery and temperament. Advice from other masters include tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this volume is essential reading for every serious violinist.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
The Tools of Violin Mastery	p. 1
A Method without Secrets	p. 8
Hubay and Auer: Technique: Hints to the Student	p. 15
Life and Color in Interpretation. Technical Phases	p. 22
Technique and Musicianship	p. 32
The Problem of Technique	p. 39
The Danger of Practicing Too Much. Technical Mastery and Temperament	p. 47
The Violin as a Means of Expression and Expressive Playing	p. 55
Personality in Art	p. 60
The Perfect String Ensemble	p. 67
The Technique of the Modern Quartet	p. 77
The Technique of Bowing	p. 85
The Philosophy of Violin Teaching	p. 89
Joachim and Leonard as Teachers	p. 98
The Singing Tone and the Vibrato	p. 108
Technical Difficulties: Some Hints for the Concert Player	p. 111
Harmonics	p. 120
What the Teacher Can and Cannot Do	p. 127
How to Study	p. 132
The Joachim Bowing and Others: The Left Hand	p. 138
The Most Important Factor in the Development of an Artist	p. 145
The Application of Bow Exercises to the Study of Kreutzer	p. 150
The Ideal Program	p. 158
The Editor as a Factor in "Violin Mastery"	p. 169
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