Aldo Capelli was born on 22nd July 1923 in Cesena. When he was very young he started working as an artisan in a workshop, specifically using ebony, acquiring great knowledge in materials and of several kind of wood.From the very beginning he was passionate about the artistic aspect of the job, which was nurtured by the close association he had with his cousin Giovanni Cappelli, who in turn , became a well-known artist and sculptor. After the painful period of the Second World War he finally approached becoming a luthier. He started working in this sector in 1948, following the advice of The Master Nicola Utili da Castel Bolognese, whose technical production and ability in creating suitable tools for himself, he greatly admired. He made violins, violas, cellos, basses and quartets ,all of which were produced with the highest quality wood. His name was added to the "Dictionary of Twentieth Century Italian Violin Makers" written by Marlin Brinser. His instruments have been appreciated all over the world by collectors and musicians alike and can be found in the acclaimed orchestras in Japan, United States, Canada and Europe. He received numerous awards in the main luthier competitions: 4 gold medals and 5 silver ones, at Pegli (Gè), Rome, Ancona, Ascoli Picena, Bagnocavallo. At Cremona he won the most prestigious award: a gold medal for the second "Triennale di Cremona" in 1979. In 2005 the luthiers who were members of the A.N.L.A.I, met in Rimini, for the exposition of musical instruments and it was here that they presented the Master luthier Aldo Capelli with a plate "Premio alla Carriera" to acknowledge his illustrious career. Due to ill health, he was unable to attend the presentation and the award was delivered to his home by a collegue at a later date. At the turn of the millenium he contracted an illness which gradually impeded his work. After a long and difficult period, this same illness caused his death in May 2008.
Aldo Capelli was born on 22nd July 1923 in Cesena. When he was very young he started working as an artisan in a workshop, specifically using ebony, acquiring great knowledge in materials and of several kind of wood.From the very beginning he was passionate about the artistic aspect of the job, which was nurtured by the close association he had with his cousin Giovanni Cappelli, who in turn , became a well-known artist and sculptor. After the pai...
Capelli,Aldo
