Andrea Varazzani, Violin Maker Cremona
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Construction of bowed instrumentsIn the construction of instruments, Andrea Varazzani uses personal models and creates reproductions of ancient traditional instruments. The woods are chosen personally and scrupulously; the processing is done entirely by hand, without the use of machinery. Following the ancient Cremonese tradition oil paints are used. |
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Bow instruments maintenanceThe laboratory also deals with the repair, maintenance and cleaning of the instruments, as well as meticulous assemblies and set-ups that respect the customer’s needs. |
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Decoration and inlaysThe materials, the construction techniques and the paints faithfully follow the historical construction processes: each phase of the construction is completely handcrafted from the preparation of the woods to the painting. Every detail is carefully made following the customer’s specific requests and needs: inlays, stucco decorations and carvings are always taken care of. |
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Bowed instruments setupThe setting up of the bowed instrument is the most delicate and interesting aspect of the work. The conquest of its right set-up arises from the synergy between musician and violin maker: together, in the workshop, both seek and find the best solution between the potential of the instrument and the acoustic of the instrumentalist. |
Sun, sea, breeze. Conviviality, social relationships, warmth, folklore… This is the Neapolitan aura that I was leaving. Fog, plain, stuffiness. Privacy, closure, coldness sometimes… This is the Po Valley aura that I was expecting. …But then… beyond all the stereotypes and clichés, what did I find to greet me?
Who I am
