ARTURO VIRGOLETTI VIOLIN AND CELLO MAKER

THE VILLA MAKING PHILOSOPHY

Marcello Villa was born in Monza in 1965. He lives and works in Cremona. He began studying the violin when he was twelve and later enrolled in the International School of Violin Making in Cremona.

He graduated in 1983 under the tutelage of masters Giorgio Scolari and Stefano Conia. He obtained the highest possible merit in his final year, a scholarship from the Walter Stauffer Foundation. His apprenticeship in the prestigious workshop of Conia allowed him the opportunity to experience the world of lutherie beyond the confines of the academic setting. He also began to participate in national and international violinmaking competitions, where he was recognised for his talents.