Born in France at La Guerche de Bretagne on 26 January 1961, he resides and works in Cremona since 1978, from when he began his career as a self-taught luthier.
In 1988 he won the first prize a
Federico Grandi, started studying violin in 1986 under the guidance of William Bignami, member of the “Teatro comunale di Bologna” orchestra and son of the well-known lute maker Otello Bignami.
Martin Gabbani is a professional violin maker at Cremona. He works in his own workshop in the historical center of the city.
Gabbani graduated with high honors from International School of violin-mak
La liuteria artistica Formaggia costruisce strumenti musicali ad arco completamente a mano secondo la tradizione Cremonese dal 1979.
I violini realizzati sono il modello Stradivari 1689,il Guarneri d
He was born in Argentina. He began his training as violin maker in 1993 attending the Violin Making School of the “Universidad Nacional de Tucuman”, founded in the ʻ40s by Alfredo Del Lungo from
The priceless art of a luthier
There can be no art without study and patience, that of learning a trade, each piece created is unique and conveys the spirit of the master luthier who shaped it follow
HONG SUNG HEE
She was born in Seoul, in South Korea, in 1980.
She learned to play violin when she was a child.
In 2002, she graduated at University in violin section.
In 2003, she came to Italy for st
Marco Coppiardi is a violin maker based in Cremona, Italy.
There are no secrets in violin making, it is just time and curiosity.
Marco Coppiardi has worked for musicians such as Roma
The main activity of the workshop is the construction of new instruments (violins, violas, cellos), much appreciated by musicians for their excellent acoustic qualities. Trying to better understand t
Alceste Bulfari makes violins, violas and the occasional cello in his workshop at Santa Maria, Castelleone.
His instruments are of traditional design and manufacture, made from the highest qua
There is a profession that has remained unchanged over time, made of wood, paints, tools and patience. Michele Buccellè continues the oldest and most precious Cremonese tradition in his workshop, lo
We are like a big family. We welcome you with great atmosphere and good italian coffee.
We are specialized in restoration and sound adjustment. In our workshop you can find new instruments – violins
