“Corde d’Orchestra”: A fascinating journey through the string instruments that form the heart and sonic core of the modern orchestra. Beginning with the medieval and Renaissance origins of historical instruments such as the viola da gamba, viola bastarda, and tromba marina, the volume traces the remarkable technical and structural evolution of instrument making that ultimately led to the prominence of the violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Through an accessible yet rigorous approach, the authors reveal the secrets of the luthier’s art — from wood thicknesses and soundposts to bass bars and varnishes — while exploring the crucial role these instruments have played in the Western musical repertoire.
