| Description |
xiv, 384 pages ; illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published in German as Der Klang: vom unerhörten Sinn des Lebens. 2010 Kösel-Verlag, a division of Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH, München, Germany" -- title page verso. |
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Translated from the German. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-381) and index. |
| Summary |
"A luthier reveals the secrets of his profession-and how each phase of handcrafting a violin can point us toward our calling, our true selves, and the overwhelming power and gentleness of God's love"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
The singing tree -- The tree's wisdom -- The design -- Tone colors -- The arching and the wood's grain -- To be an instrument -- The closed sound -- Reworking the violin -- The sculpture (I) -- The charisma of the Stradivarius -- The secret of the varnish -- The inner fire -- The concert -- The sculpture (II) -- Conclusion. |
| Subject |
Schleske, Martin, 1965-
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Violin makers -- Religious life.
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Violin -- Construction.
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Violin -- Religious aspects.
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Christian life.
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Christian life. (OCoLC)fst00859185
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Violin -- Construction.
(OCoLC)fst01167352
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| Added Author |
Wenders, Donata, photographer (expression)
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Gesme, Janet Leigh, 1971- translator.
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| Added Title |
Klang. English
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| ISBN |
9780802876140 (hardcover) |
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0802876145 (hardcover) |
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