I graduated in 1984 at the Cremona International Violinmaking School under the guidance of Masters V. Bissolotti and W. Zambelli. From 1987 to 1994 I worked in Genoa. Years where I acquired much experience; having dedicated my time exclusively to the production of numerous instruments that are now played around the world. From 1994 to 2000, as a result of a collaboration with the workshop Carlson-Cacciatori-Neumann, I was able to expand my knowledge about restoration and conservation techniques for stringed instruments. In 2000, 2001, 2003 I participated in a course for the construction of bowed string instruments that was held in the Music Conservatory of the University of Oberlin - Ohio (U.S.A.) under the guidance of the Master violinmakers Frank Ravatin, Samuel Zygmuntowicz, Gregg Alf and John Dilworth. During the course I was able to work in close contact with some of the best American and European luthiers in a continuous and rich exchange of opinions and experiences. Since January 2001 I have opened my new workshop where I intend to invest time to make violins, violas and cellos of high quality.
Competition and prizes:
1993 - Special prize "Città di Cremona" at the 4.° Concorso di Liuteria di Baveno, ITALY, for a violin resulted the best instrument in the acoustic test.
1998 - Two Certificates of Merit for a cello at the 13° International Violinmaking Competition of the Violin Society of America in Salt Lake City - UTAH (U.S.A.).
1999 - Special mention for a cello at the 2° International Violinmaking Competition in Paris - FRANCE.
2000 - Three Certificates of merit for a violin, cello and a quartet at the 14° International Violinmaking Competition of the Violin Society of America in Fort Mitchell - KENTUCKY (U.S.A.)
2001 - GOLD MEDAL and two special prizes for cello at the 4° International Violin Making Competition in Mittenwald (GERMANY).
2002 - Three silver medal for viola, cello and quartet and a "Certificat of Merit" for a violin at the 15° International Violin Making Competition of the Violin Society of America in Fort Mitchell - OHIO (U.S.A.).
2003 - Third prize and special prize "Pierangelo Balzarini" at X° International Violinmaking Competition in CREMONA - ITALY.
2004 - GOLD MEDAL for cello at "THE STRAD CELLO MAKING COMPETITION" in Manchester - GREAT BRITAIN.
2004 - FIRST PRIZE "Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris" for a cello, third prize and "Mention Special" for a violin at the International Violinmaking Competition "Etienne Vatelot" in Paris - FRANCE.
I graduated in 1984 at the Cremona International Violinmaking School under the guidance of Masters V. Bissolotti and W. Zambelli. From 1987 to 1994 I worked in Genoa. Years where I acquired much experience; having dedicated my time exclusively to the production of numerous instruments that are now played around the world. From 1994 to 2000, as a result of a collaboration with the workshop Carlson-Cacciatori-Neumann, I was able to expand my knowledge a...
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