These instruments were produced late 20th century in the Gliga workshop and originally sold through The Violin Gallery in Washington, DC. After finding a large selection of these instruments, all with Italian maker labels, have been made available to advancing students through Washington Fine Violins. Currently, it is difficult to find workshop instruments with excellent […]
Music has played an integral part in Ada Quaranta’s life since childhood. She began studying the violin at age 10, and later was awarded a Diploma in Violin Performance and an Intermediate Qualification in Viola Performance. In 1988, she attended the Antonio Stradivari International Violin Making School in Cremona. Between 1992 and 1999, Ada pursued
Italian Viola by Ada Quaranta, Cuneo, c2025 Read More »
16 1/8″ American Viola by Stefan Lukas Bauni, Harlem, c2010
American Viola by Stefan Lukas Bauni, Harlem, c2010 Read More »
Since his earliest childhood, Baptiste have been interested in music. He took music lessons at the Conservatoire of Montauban. Baptiste furthered his learning with three years at the school of music of Mirecourt where he played with various chamber ensembles. Baptiste’s passion for wood and its work began very early as his father, a
Modern French Viola by Baptiste Juguera, Montpellier, c2019 Read More »
A modern 16 1/2″ Italian viola in excellent condition and bearing the maker’s original. This viola has a big, bright voice, with a crisp clarity to it. It projects quite well. The two-piece back is of richly-hued highly figured maple of broad curl. The two-piece spruce table is of narrow grain. The varnish is a
Italian Viola by Enzo Barbieri, Mantova c1978 Read More »
An exceptional modern Italian viola from the heart of Cremona by Filippo Anselmi. Combining centuries-old hand-craftsmanship with a vibrant, soloist-ready voice, this instrument represents the rising generation of Cremonese masters. Expertly certified with a stunning two-piece back and rich oil varnish.
Italian Viola by Filippo Anselmi, Cremona c2025 Read More »
Ian Crawford McWilliams is a Canadian luthier based in the historical town of Brandenburg an der Havel, located 80 km west of Berlin. After completing his education in Vancouver, Ian embarked on a journey of craftsmanship and learning in England in 2002, honing his skills to become one of today’s most sought-after contemporary makers.
German Viola made by Ian McWillians, Berlin c2022 Read More »
Jens Gosta Johansson’s many years of making and restoration ebnsure that his instruments which meets the highest standards of the violin craft. He learned his skills in Cremona and was head of the repair department at Kurosawa violin in Tokyo. Before opening Studio Restauro he restored fine violins at Hans Weisshaar Inc. in Los Angeles.
Italian Viola by Jens Johanssen, Cremona Italy c2024, Inspired by Gofriller Read More »
Born into an artistic family—his mother a pianist and his father a sculptor—Philippe Girardin began playing piano and violin at the age of six, spent his free time in museums, and graduated from high school in 1976. He then began studying sociology at university and earned his diploma from the violin-making school in Cremona in
Viola made by Philippe Girardin, Neuchatel, c2022, Gofriller Model Read More »
Igino Sderci was born in 1884 in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy. He began to show an interest in music due to the influence of his brother, Don Fortunato, who was an accomplished musician. He was first trained in his wood inlay and carving skills in Siena, Italy, with his relatives in the Corsini family. There,
Italian Viola by Iginius Sderci, Florence Italy c1959 Read More »
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