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Sascha Lasserson – Portrait of a Teacher
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Sascha Lasserson arrived in London from Russia in 1914 and remained for the next sixty years, establishing himself as one of the country’s most esteemed violin teachers. A distinguished student of Leopold Auer’s legendary class in St. Petersburg, he brought the traditions and standards of the Russian School of string playing to Britain, where he became their living embodiment. This book, a heartfelt tribute from his pupils, offers a rich and multifaceted portrait of Lasserson—not only as a teacher but also as a man and artist. It also provides captivating insights into his great friends and contemporaries from the St. Petersburg Conservatoire.
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Description
Sascha Lasserson arrived in London from Russia in 1914 as a violin virtuoso on a concert tour and remained for the next sixty years, becoming the country’s most distinguished violin teacher. A remarkable product of Leopold Auer’s legendary class in St. Petersburg, Lasserson studied with Auer longer than any other pupil eventually serving as his assistant. In Britain, he became the embodiment of Auer’s traditions and standards, passing them on to future generations.
This book, a deeply affectionate and detailed portrait compiled by his pupils, presents Lasserson not only as a teacher but also as a man, artist, mentor and lifelong guide. It offers insights into the evolution of violin teaching in both Russia and Britain, along with fascinating glimpses into his esteemed friends and contemporaries from the renowned St. Petersburg Conservatoire.
Included are examples of music annotated with Lasserson’s distinctive fingering and bowing instructions, numerous rare photographs and an exceptional image of Leopold Auer surrounded by his legendary students, many of whom became world-famous violinists.
