The author, a priemier violinist, suggests exercises for developing technique, discusses touring, and shares his observations on music, composers, interpretation, and style
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In this indulgent hodgepodge, renowned violinist Menuhin describes the life of the itinerant musician, whom he puns "the fiddler on the hoof." Lofty ruminations ("What is there in life, after all, unless every act, every greeting, every dialogue, every cooperative effort in street and factory recognises that human life has a value and that value can be expressed in art?") are juxtaposed with exercises for the toes, arches and the like. The plodding prose meanders from discourses on why Menuhin chose the violin over piano and cello, and reflections on Mozart, Beethoven and other great composers, to what the maestro eats, wears, packs in his violin case, where he sleeps and what he considers an ideal vacation. Sprinkled throughout this slim but pricey volume are his exercises, illustrated with photos. Many are of the commonsensical stretching, breathing and relaxation variety, which are suitable for the traveling salesman as well as musician; most helpful for aspiring maestros are the series of exercises designed for the development of technique.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The subtitle of this disarming, endearing book describes it exactly. Menuhin shares his philosophy and preparation for performing and living in gentle, undogmatic fashion and with humor. His thoughts range from metaphysics to diet, from composers to technique, from travel to critics to self-knowledge. Interspersed are descriptions of exercises he developed for his own use as musician and violinist, copiously and clearly illustrated. While this book is addressed (though without so stating) to the young violinist, there is much for any musician here, and much for the general reader. Well and simply written, with attractive layout, though the paper and cover are of cheap quality. Highly recommended. Philippa Kiraly, Cleveland
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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