George Eliot, in her poem, "The stradivari," probably pictures his life accurately: "That plain white-aproned man, who stood at work, Patient and accurate full fourscore years, Cherished his sight and touch by temperance; And since keen sense is love of perfectness, Made perfect violins, the needed paths For inspiration and high mastery."
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
As the art of violin making developed, so did that of violin playing, but, whereas the former reached its climax with stradivari, the latter is still being developed, as new writers and players find new difficulties and new effects.
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee
"This instrument shall be yours," said Pasini, placing in his hands an excellent stradivari, "if you can play, in a masterly manner, this concerto, at first sight."
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee