The Violin: Vol. 1

Masterfully performed by Canadian violinist Hyman Bressa and released in 1962, this first in a series "primer" on the violin comprises key baroque works by Bach, Corelli, LeClair, and Tartini. Detailed liner notes include a history of violin's evolution, dating as far back to the Egyptian lyre, and information on each song, as well as a list of composers who wrote important works for the violin.