Cello Story

By Dimitry Markevitch and Florence W. Seder

Translated from the French by Florence W. Seder, Dimitry Markevitch concludes his preface, or Prelude as he calls it: History, fact and personal anecdote blend here to provide a complete story of the instrument. May this book entertain you, help you to know the cello to the fullest, and lead you to love it as I do." Reading the book confirms that he has amply accomplished his aims. His qualifications for doing so are of the highest. Markevitch is a performer of considerable note and a teacher at both the Ecole Normale de Musique and Conservatoire Serge Rachmaninoff in Paris. He also has a keen interest in musicology and has edited many works for publication. The book is divided into three parts: "The Instrument," tracing the history of the cello and cello bow from earliest times, "The Performers," anecdotes of historical cellists plus a long section on Markevitch's friend Piatigorsky, and "Great Moments for the Cello," development of cello repertoire."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874874068
• ISBN13: 9780874874068
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Suzuki Method International
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book

Well written, easy to comprehend. Equally interesting for cellists and non-cellists. Helps studying for the major area exams in cello.

Cello Story - Dimitry Markevitch

This is an excellent book and easy to read - provides a history of the cello, cellists and cello music. I found it hard to put down and wished it was longer! Have lent it to several friends who are also adult cello students and are also equally impressed.

This book is in the up-date process right now

Well done, but needed an up-date, which is undertaken right now. for more information Pour La Musique markevitch@vtx.ch