Book: A Cultural History of the Violin in Nineteenth-Century London examine a broad spectrum of

examine a broad spectrum of issues

1530 -- the world's oldest playable harpsichord and one of the most significant historic keyboard instruments in existence -- as expertly played by international historic-keyboard artist and scholar Catalina Vicens

where he spent most of his career in the service of Maria Barbara

the keyed trumpet

Book: A Cultural History of the Violin in Nineteenth-Century London examine a broad spectrum ofThe nineteenth century saw developments in the composition, performance and reception of classical music that led to an unprecedented shift in how the violin was appreciated, from humble craft object to one of art. A utilitarian tool defined in 1800 by its tonal properties became by century's end an expensive objet d'art, classified almost exclusively in terms of physical, visible properties. In London's vibrant musical life, Cremonese violins