"Violins and violinists. A biographical dictionary of the great Italian masters, their followers and imitators to the present day. With essays on important topics related to the violin" - this edition, created by the author Joseph Pearce, opens to the reader a fascinating world of musical history and art. This book contains life and creative information about outstanding masters of the Italian school of violin making, as well as their students and imitators. The author adds to this accompanying essays on various important aspects related to the violin - from the structure and sound to the secrets of caring for this wonderful musical instrument. Revealing the secrets of violin making and telling about the lives of great masters, the book "Violins and Violinists" will be an indispensable guide for music fans and artists who appreciate sophistication and perfection in the musical art.