JAVS Fall 1989

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New in paperback! Playing the Viola Conversations with William Primrose DAVIDDALTON, Brigham Young University

THE VIOLEXCHANGE A quarterly review of string literature and repertoire featuring: • reviews • music inserts

• interviews and more Price per issue: 8.00

THE STRAD 12 monthly issues for the well-rounded string player featuring .articles on: • competitions, openings and auditions • famous instruments and their makers • new music and more Price per issue: 4.50

"The instrument's supreme spokesman and his ideal

collaborator-together they have brought us a work of rare insight and commitment. My special thanks to Mr. David Dalton for his unique contribution to the viola world:'­ Michael Tree, Guarneri Quartet. "A testament to the great artistry of William Primrose. This book should be read by all string players t-s-josef Gingold, Indiana University. "1found Dalton to be the consumma te in terviewer... and marveled at Primrose's style, wit and wisdom. This effort was not merely a technical expose, but also a labour of love:' The Strad "Dalton's [book] is a loving and brilliant composite of the man, his art, and his humanity, and a meticulously detailed analysis of his technique .... A tremendous contribution and a much-needed affirmation of our own best instincts.t-i-Karen Tuttle, [ulliard School ofMusic and Curtis School of Music. "Dalton's book is a profound exploration of William Primrose the man, the artist, and the violist. His narrative forms a galaxy of obser vations by a gentleman whose erudition is an enlightening, inspiring force for all string players." -The v ioiexchangc. 1988 (paper November 1989) 264 pp.; numerous music examples paper $19.95 cloth $49.95 Price and publication dates aresubject to change andgood only in U.S. To order, sendcheck ormoneyorder to: Department MG. To order by phone using major creditcards, please call (212) 679-7300 ext. 7106 Oxford University Press

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