In the early seventeenth century, the enthusiasm for the violin dominated Europe– this was an instrument capable of enchanting with its virtuosity, expressing emotions in a way that had only previously been achieved with the human voice. With this new guide to the baroque violin and its close cousin, the baroque viola, the distinguished performer and teacher Walter Reiter puts this power into the hands of today's musicians. Through fifty lessons based on his acclaimed course at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, The Baroque Violin & Viola, Volume II provides an extensive exploration of the rich and diverse repertoire of the era.

The lessons in Volume II cover the early seventeenth-century Italian sonata, French Baroque music, the Galant style, and the sonatas of composers such as Schmelzer, Biber, and Bach. Practical exercises are integrated into each lesson, accompanied by rich video demonstrations on the book's companion website. Brought to life by Reiter's deep understanding of the principal repertoire based on a lifetime of playing and teaching, The Baroque Violin & Viola, Volume II: A Fifty-Lesson Course will enrich the performances of professional and amateur musicians alike.

Pages: 360, Dimensions: 27.4x27.4cm