In a violin of fairly good workmanship was the printed label. Click on any area of the pattern to see a closeup of that area. This book presents a unique view of the work of the great italian violin makers from the 17th to the 19th centuries, based on the collection of the royal academy of music in london. The term was originally used for makers of lutes, but it came to be used already in french for makers of most bowed and plucked stringed instruments such as members of the violin family. A new foreword by music scholar benjamin hebbert explains the important role british violin makers played in the development of the instrument. The project gutenberg ebook of violins and violin makers, by.
Additional featured free violin sheet music includes a styles and eras such as. The academy, founded in 1822, is britains senior conservatory and one of the oldest institutions in the world for advanced musical training. In the victorian era, it was a common marketing technique to attach fake stradivari labels to mass produced instruments made in germany and france. The earliest chittarieri known to have made violins in turin were henricus cattenar c. The collection includes instruments made throughout the u. Wthrtv in indianapolis introduces you to makers of rare violins in cremona, italy. During the second half of the 17 th century corelli and his fellow musicians were not concerned with technical possibilities on the violin, they followed a more eloquent path, one with a desire to create deeper emotional content, to typify forms, to adhere to simplicity, clarity and lyricism, as. Italy still maintains the fine tradition of violin making and many. He modelled his instruments after various patterns, especially those of. Fairfield, 7th edition encyclopedia of known violin makers focusing mainly on european instruments from 16th century onwards in the american market, with a section devoted to american makers. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. French violin makers, german violin makers, english violin makers, antonio stradivari italian violin makers click on the name of the maker for more information.
The varnishes of the italian violinmakers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and their influence on tone paperback or softback by fry, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dictionary of twentieth century italian violin makers marlin brinser on. One of the best exponents of english violin making in the period of 17501800 was benjamin banks, who worked about 75 miles from london in the town of salisbury. The guadagnini family of violin makers dover books on music english edition. This book contains a complete history of italian violin makers, including their traditional and cultural backgrounds, with 383 illustrated violins, and 32 pages of blueprints consisting of precise drawings. The violin, viola, and cello were first made in the early 16th century, in italy. Classical guitarist stefano grondona and master luthier luca waldner have brought together here a magnificent photographic retrospective and textual analysis of the history of the classical guitar from the late eighteenth to the mid twentieth century. Introduction, violin dictionary, scrapbook, label facsimiles, some important makers, miscellaneous, contest prize winners, import information, offers of instruments and bows, certificates of authenticity and signatures and addresses. Unit 5 20th century musical period violin online string. Dictionary of twentieth century italian violin makers, by marlin brinser, american graphic inc. The style of the composers music is given where possible, bearing in mind that some defy simple classification. Germany today still hosts the single largest group of violin makers in europe. Written during the late 19th early 20th century, this is a wonderful book by the. He devoted his entire career to violin making, studying under master maker.
Labels, addresses and signatures of 20th century italian violin makers by brinser, marlin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The violinmakers of the guarneri family 16261762 dover books. Apr 01, 2018 welcome to our website for all famed family of italian violin makers answers. Dictionary of twentieth century italian violin makers. The violin in the sixteenth century violin family instruments appeared in essentially their modern form in northern italy, specifically in brescia and cremona, about 1550. But perhaps the best known italian violin maker was antonio stradivari. The great virtuoso violinistscomposers of the 17th century. Full text of italian violin makers see other formats. Antonio stradivari was born in the italian city of cremona in 1644 and is considered one of the greatest violin makers of all time. Cattenar was a native of franconia in the holy roman empire, while senta and gatto were natives of piedmont.
This is just the kind of mystery that thrills appraisers like myself. English violins of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are popular alternatives to italian instruments for musicians seeking value. Full text of italian violin makers internet archive. Dictionary of 20th century italian violin makers marlin brinser 1978. Violins and violin makers biographical dictionary of the great italian artistes, their followers and imitators, to the present time. Nordea invest magazine travelled to the small town to find out.
Full text of a dictionary of violin makers see other formats. Since you are already here then chances are that you are looking for the daily themed crossword solutions. Garimberti, ferdinando 6 january 1894 26 march 1982 was an italian violin maker garimberti was born in mamiano di traversetolo. Violin makers from milan include giovanni grancino, carlo giuseppe testore and son carlo antonio testore, all born in the mid 17th century. Igino iginius sderci 1884 1983 was born in florence, italy. Americanmade violin the american collection from jsi. Cremona, in northern italy, has more than 100 workshops making violins and other stringed instruments for musicians worldwide, following in the tradition of its great violin. Amati family, a family of celebrated italian violin makers in cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries. A new foreword by music scholar benjamin hebbert explains the important role british violin makers played in. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer william henley 18741957. Dictionary of 20th century italian violin makers marlin brinser 1978 regazzi roberto, in occasione del 250. Dictionary of 20th century italian violin makers product number. The academy, founded in 1822, is britains senior conservatory and one of the oldest institutions in the world for.
The purported inventor of the violin is andrea amati. The word luthier is originally french and comes from the french word for lute. Little of their work survives today, but the earliest instruments reveal a strongly flemish. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Making violins is a passion in cremona, the ancient italian town that has been producing them since the 16th century, but turning passion into profits has not been easy. Welcome to our website for all famed family of italian violin makers answers. Note also that there were roughly 20,000 violin makers over more than 250 years making instruments in the italian tradition in the vity of cremona, italy alone the home of stradivari. In a time devoid of instant, worldwide communications, his fame garnered mythical scope. Dictionary of 20th century italian violin makers international violin. We have books about stradivari and guarneri, violinmaking, violinmakers. During the 1680s, stradivari experimented with his own shapes for the violin s soundhole, trying softer varnish and wider inlaid borders around the edges of the instrument.
The earliest evidence for their existence is in paintings by gaudenzio ferrari from the 1530s, though ferraris instruments had only three strings. Dictionary of twentiethcentury italian violin makers marlin brinser on. It is thought corelli may have been an admirer of the french baroque composer, jeanbaptiste lully. Violin pattern attributed to a cremonese workshop, 17th century. Introduction, violin dictionary, scrapbook, label facsimiles, some important makers, miscellaneous, contest prize winners, import information, offers of instruments and bows, certificates of authenticity and. Various nine intermediatelevel pieces by bettinelli, castelnuovotedesco, malipiero, petrassi, respighi, and others. Medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century, fiddle, klezmer, gypsy, chinese, greek, carnatic, arabic, mariachi, ragtime and blues.
Violins and violin makers by joseph pearce free ebook. Dictionary of twentieth century italian violin makers paperback june 1, 1978 by marlin brinser author visit amazons marlin brinser page. A comprehensive listing of violin makers arranged by country. They take us from baroque guitars, magnificently decorated and inlaid with rich and soughtafter materials, among which the vary rare instrument by the great violin maker antonio stradivari must be mentioned, to classical guitars, which emancipated the six strings from the role of. Sep 04, 2011 violins and violin makers biographical dictionary of the great italian artistes, their followers and imitators, to the present time. If the german violin makers list becomes too unwieldy, we might consider subdividing into the various.
Look no further because you will find whatever you are looking for in here. The best 20th21st century violin maker the fingerboard. The one violin i am talking about was a decent violin to start, but it was almost nondescript in its effect. And although his career was plagued with gambling and alcohol problems, he remains one of the most celebrated artists of classical music. In the 19th century, germany mass produced copies of the early violin makers to meet the growing demand for stringed instruments in north america and the world.
Includes littleknown gems from the early 20th century italian repertoire. The handbuilt violin is a huge success for the city of cremona, where past and present comes together in a lucrative niche business. The instrument is attributed to vincentius vincenzo postiglione, who was born in naples, italy, in 1831. List of violin makers in alphabetical order our pastimes. This is a list of composers of 20thcentury classical music, sortable by name, year of birth, year of death, nationality, notable works, and remarks.
Between 1927 and 1949 his instruments won important awards at the exhibitions held at rome and cremona. Theres actually a wide range of offerings which make me happy from both modern and semi modern makers. Most other new violins have something about them that seems to stand out. He was the progenitor of the famous amati family of luthiers active in cremona, italy until the 18th century. He was a pupil of romeo antoniazzi in milan, then began to work on his own there. The venetian school domenico montagnana 1786 1850, is regarded as one of the finest violin and cello makers of his time. May 12, 2016 making violins is a passion in cremona, the ancient italian town that has been producing them since the 16th century, but turning passion into profits has not been easy. Dictionary of twentieth century italian violin makers by marlin brinser, 9780960229819, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The secrets of stradivari italian violin making in argentina eric blot. Welcome to jsis exciting collection of american instruments featuring some of the finest examples of violins made in this country in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Lightly frayed bottom edge with fading to spine and board edges. During its history the violin has been subject to modifications that have progressively adapted it to its evolving musical functions.
Amati family, a family of celebrated italian violin makers in cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries andrea c. There are some contemporary boston makers who i absolutely loved and i cant get over the quality of some mirecourt workshop violins ive come across. The history of the electric violin spans the entire 20th century. During the 1680s, stradivari experimented with his own shapes for the violins soundhole, trying softer varnish and wider inlaid borders around the edges of the instrument. French violin makers, german violin makers, english violin makers, antonio stradivari italian violin makers click. This book presents a unique view of the work of the great italian violinmakers from the 17th to the 19th centuries, based on the collection of the royal academy of music in london. A critical dictionary of german violin makers, with a series of plates. Unlike many instruments, whose origins are lost to the mists of time, the birthplace of the modern violin is comparatively easy to pinpoint. Whos the best 20th21st century violin makermakers in your mind. This italian musician, composer, and violin virtuoso was reputed to be among the greatest players of his time.
Aug 18, 2017 the varnishes of the italian violinmakers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and their influence on tone paperback or softback by fry, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Karel jalovec born 1892, czech republic was a czech musicologist who compiled three reference books on violins and violin makers and a two volume encyclopedia on violin makers. It includes only composers of significant fame and importance. Introduction, violin dictionary, scrapbook, label facsimiles, some important makers. Giuseppe pedrazzini pizzighettone, near cremona, january 1879 19 october 1957 was an italian violin maker. Dictionary of twentiethcentury italian violin makers. We also have autographs by the greatest virtuosos of the 19th and 20th. During the second half of the 17 th century corelli and his fellow musicians were not concerned with technical possibilities on the violin, they followed a more eloquent path, one with a desire to create deeper emotional content, to typify forms, to adhere to simplicity. With essays on important subjects connected with the violin. A significant number of guitars were needed to illustrate such a long timespan from the 1600s to the mid1900s. The great virtuoso violinistscomposers of the 17th. Reverend morriss second edition improves upon the first 1904 edition by adding more than 150 names to the list of makers who produced six violins or more. Carlo ferdinando landolfi was an important milanese luthier of the 18th century.
Strings by mail 20th century italian composers for guitar series. The fiddlers garden of eden was cremona, italy, where, in the middle of the 16th century, a stringedinstrument maker named andrea amati made cremona the center of violin making in europe. Jul 27, 2015 it is thought corelli may have been an admirer of the french baroque composer, jeanbaptiste lully. Instead, it eventually wound up in the hands of the antoniazzi family of violin makers who subsequently sold it to the bisiach family in milan at the end of the nineteenth century. Nov 05, 2014 violin making in turin, part 1 16501770 in the first of a fourpart series on the turinese school, we look at the citys earliest violins a fascinating blend of cremonese style and flemish construction techniques by philip j.
Often mistaken for stroh and interchangeably known as being strohviols, phonofiddles, hornviolins or trumpetviolins, these other instruments have slipped into comparative obscurity. He quickly gained recognition and won awards at various exhibitions, including those in rome in 1920 and in cremona in 1937. Tre canti ildebrando pizzetti, notturno alfredo casella, scherzino mario castelnuovotedesco, and more. Henley had in his youth studied with august wilhelmj, and later became a professor of composition and principal of the violin at the royal academy in london. He studied with romeo antoniazzi, then riccardo antoniazzi. Over twenty different inventions appear in the patent books up to 1949. Witherells received a challenging and exciting consignment in a violin dated 1872 that bears the label of a highly respected italian violin maker. In essentials, they set the style for all the models made by. Is this 19th century violin the work of an italian master. Amati was originally a lute maker, but turned to the new instrument form of violin in the mid16th century.
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