Testore: The Romance of an Italian Fiddle-maker

By Pat Candler

Book Overview

Testore: The Romance Of An Italian Fiddle Maker is a book written by Pat Candler and published in 1916. The book is a fascinating account of the life and work of Carlo Giuseppe Testore, a renowned Italian luthier who lived in Cremona during the 18th century. The author delves into the history of Cremona, the birthplace of the famous Stradivari and Guarneri families, and provides an in-depth look at the art of violin-making during that time. Candler takes the reader on a journey through the life of Testore, detailing his upbringing, his apprenticeship with the famous luthier Carlo Bergonzi, and his eventual rise to fame as a master of his craft. The book also explores the cultural and social context of Testore's time, including the political and economic upheavals that affected Italy during the 18th century. Throughout the book, Candler weaves together historical facts and anecdotes to create a vivid and engaging portrait of Testore and his world. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of classical music, the art of violin-making, or the cultural history of Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164175432
• ISBN13: 9781164175438
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"