The first violin was probably born in one of two towns in northern Italy, either Brescia or Cremona. Giovanni Battista Rogeri was the only important luthier of the 17th and 18th centuries to work in both.
Read moreGiovanni Battista Rogeri, Part Two: A Tale of Three Makers
In Part Two, we explore how the work of Giovanni Battista Rogeri (1642 – c. 1710), the only luthier of significance to work in both Brescia and Cremona, demonstrates a fusion of styles from both cities.
Read moreDavid Tecchler: German Emigre, Roman Master
David Tecchler is widely regarded as the most important maker of the Roman school of instrument making. German by birth, Tecchler emigrated to Rome at the end of the 17th century and ran a highly successful business there for roughly 50 years.
Read moreMusic in Naples and the Gagliano Family of Violin Makers
The Gagliano family plays a significant role in the history of violin making. But it is impossible to discuss the prominence of the Gagliano family without an awareness of the importance of music in 18th century Neapolitan life.
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