Kreutzer -- 42 Violin Studies

Author: Zhao Jiyang
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Publish Date: 2002-05-10
Features: Carl Flesch's 42 Studies for Violin is undoubtedly an outstanding contribution in the history of violin education. Since its publication, it has been widely adopted by music conservatories around the world. It is an indispensable traditional textbook for violin tutorials, bridging the gap from intermediate to advanced levels. However, it is essential to master the foundational textbooks before it, such as Kayser, Mazas, and Dont, otherwise, it will be difficult to truly absorb the essence of Flesch. This point must not be overlooked... Carl Flesch was also a prolific composer. He wrote nineteen violin concertos, over forty operas, fifteen trios, and fifteen string quartets. But what brought him international fame was this violin exercise book. It is an indispensable part of early French violin pedagogy for improving violin technique.