Description
About the Author
Walter Reiter is internationally recognized as a leading Baroque violinist, leader and conductor. He has made countless recordings with both British and European Baroque orchestras as well as several highly acclaimed solo CDs. A devoted and experienced teacher of both modern and Baroque violin, he is currently Professor of Baroque Violin and Viola in the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague in the Netherlands.
Reviews
This 2020 publication in two paperback volumes is a tour de force which covers an amazing amount of Baroque territory. Together, the over 600 pages with illustrations and musical examples, quotes and handy hints covers just about everything you'll want to know. * Patrice Connelly, AUSTA National Journal Reviews *
This book is exactly what violinists need to find practical and profoundly-researched information about anything concerning Baroque style. It is a book all musicians truly interested in delving into historical performance questions should never let out of their sight * Isabelle Faust, violinist *
This is a lot more than a book about how to play the violin. It shows Reiter to be an expert guide in defining a rich cultural context for music-making - and not just violin-playing - and with the potential to shatter dull preconceptions. His practical experience, learning and articulacy combine to enrich and extend our purview of instrumental music extending over five centuries. An excellent and enlightening treasure-trove for all music-lovers. * Sir John Eliot Gardiner *
This is an amazing accomplishment, covering all technical, historical and musical aspects of playing as well as how to listen and how to find our inner voice... such a generous gift to Baroque violinists and violists and one that will be hugely appreciated and celebrated! The writing is delightfully methodical and vitally informative, with a constant eye on the sources, humorous and entertaining throughout. A complete joy! * Rachel Podger, Visiting Professor of Baroque violin, Royal Academy of Music London, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Cardiff, Juilliard School of Music New York *
Reiter's timely and immensely usable new oeuvre will certainly be an important tool for Baroque string players and their students as well as a powerful reference for modern violinists and viola players who wish to give eloquence and understanding to the glorious string repertory of the 17th and 18th centuries. * William Christie *
Awards
Winner of Winner of the Music Teacher Magazine Editor's Award 2021.
Book Information
ISBN 9780190922696
Author Walter S. Reiter
Format Hardback
Page Count 308
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 934g
Dimensions(mm) 286mm * 219mm * 21mm