This 1740 violinone of the finest examples of bergonzis workwas owned by william ackroyd from 1915 to about 1922. Bergonzi graduated at the top of his class and also received the gold medal g. His deception was discovered by violinmaker william ebsworth hill but chanot qualified his. The italian violin collector, count ignazio alessandro cozio di salabue 17551840, was already collecting instruments when this viola was made by the grandson of the great cremonese luthier, carlo bergonzi, a contemporary of antonio stradivari.
Old cremona violin copy of carlo bergonzi 1717, 44 full size, free shipping. A particular book with 15 color photographs of the violin. Carlos son michele angelo and grandson nicolo continued the violin making tradition until about 1800, though they never achieved the same degree of finesse. It is very unlikely that your violin is a real bergonzi. Carlo bergonzis father and mother lived next door to stradivari in the piazza san dominico, and he. Listen to your favorite songs from the artistry of carlo bergonzi by carlo bergonzi now. Bergonzi, of course, is widely considered to be the greatest pupil of the most significant maker of string instruments, antonio stradivari spector passed away earlier this year at the age of 92, and. Violin measures 23 14 long, case measures 31 34 x 9 12 x 4 12.
So, your violin was made by someone else and repaired and finished by bergonzi. The instrument, taken from an unattended car in harding park, has a one piece orangered back and black pegs with decorative gold pins. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Ackroyd was the violin master at the harrow school, a renowned school for boys located in london. Born in 1961 in cremona, italy, bergonzi began his work as a violin maker at the early age of 12 when he made his first instrument at sefano conias workshop. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from carlo bergonzi at the discogs marketplace. His training is not documented, but his early instruments show the influence of the guarneri family as well as his contemporary, antonio stradivari.
The artistry of carlo bergonzi by carlo bergonzi on amazon. This 1740 violin one of the finest examples of bergonzi s workwas owned by william ackroyd from 1915 to about 1922. The bergonzi family of violin makers smithsonian institution. The great carlo bergonzi in memoriam 19242014 carlo bergonzi was widely regarded as one of the greatest operatic singers of the twentieth century and was particularly renowned for his authoritative interpretations of the music of giuseppe verdi. Swiss violin maker identifies rare bergonzi violin article.
Sold with unmarked bow and black painted wood case. We receive a lot of questions about violins and can tell you that copies of bergonzi and other highquality 17th and 18thcentury violins have been made since the 19th century. Bergonzis violins are prized for their powerful, yet sweet tone. From its emergence in the 16th century, the violin has played a leading role in classical music. Aug 02, 20 sarah chang plays sibelius violin concerto in d minor full duration. If any guitar player has ever impressed with you with their skills or playing ability, you likely assumed youd never be able to do that on your own. Carlo bergonzi 21 december 1683 9 february 1747 was an italian luthier and is the first.
It is first recorded in the collection of count cozio di salabue 17551824, who seems to have inserted the misleading imitation stradivari label that it currently bears. It also brings home how rare they are, and i realize looking back, ive only ever played on one carlo although a joseph filius i played once sure had a bergonziesque outline and one carlomichelangelo joint venture, besides several grandson bergonzis. A small book describing the history of this particular instrument, that passed in many hands. Stolen alert replica carlo bergonzi violin stolen in san. Carlo bergonzi i, violin, cremona, 1733, the kreisler. Although he performed and recorded some bel canto and verismo roles, he was above all associated with the operas of giuseppe verdi, including many of the composers lesser known works that he helped revive. Sarah chang plays sibelius violin concerto in d minor full duration. Carlo bergonzi 16831747 was indeed a pupil of antonio stradivari, and he made violins on his own, too. Carlo bergonzi was one of the bestknown cremonan violinmakers of the 18th century. He sang more than forty other roles throughout his career. Although he was historically assumed to have first apprenticed with. Here we examine 10 of the luthiers with their most famous violin labels. Merola from the violin making school in cremona in 1979. Jul 27, 2014 there was no finer interpreter of donizettis, verdis and puccinis tenor roles throughout his long career than carlo bergonzi, who has died aged 90.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Zosimo was the son of the great cremonese luthier carlo bergonzi, and the brother of michel angelo bergonzi. Stealth banning and comment ghosting is despicable 5,050,188 views. Carlo bergonzi was born on july, 1924 in vidalenzo, polesine parmense, emiliaromagna, italy. Click on image above to see a larger image of the soundholes. A violin by carlo bergonzi named the constable made in 1731 and played by ruggiero ricci. He was the first member of his family to make violins. Carlo bergonzis pedigree as a violinmaker remains unclear. Thomas alva edison was an american inventor and businessman, who has been described as americas greatest inventor.
For more than fifty years, fred spectora member of the chicago symphony orchestras violin section from 1956 until 2003was the proud owner of a carlo bergonzi violin that dates from 1733. Carlo s son michele angelo and grandson nicolo continued the violin making tradition until about 1800, though they never achieved the same degree of finesse. Carlo bergonzi and 12 related entities entities finder. Early recordings to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. And one last question, does anyone have any idea what it might be worth. How to identify an original violin label deborah b. Carlo bergonzi, giacomo puccini, ruggiero leoncavallo. In a violin appraisal, its important to identify if a violin label is original.
Bergonzi s works feature outstanding materials, exquisite varnish, and consummate execution. Recent research suggests that carlo bergonzi, historically assumed to have been a student of. Carlo bergonzi july 1924 25 july 2014 was an italian operatic tenor. She doesnt want to sell it but we old like an appraisal for insurance purposes. Ive always been a fan of bergonzi family violins, and the bergonzi exhibition book is full of amazing and inspiring images and information. Carlo bergonzi biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Today, his violins, characterized by a rich, beautiful tone, are considered. My mother has a violin marked anno 1741 carlo bergonzi. This illustration of a violin by carlo bergonzi was published in the strad, january 1987. Bergonzi s violins are prized for their powerful, yet sweet tone. Carlo bergonzi was 7 years old when thomas edison patents the motion picture camera. You can find out the value of a violin by carlo bergonzi and the amount you could expect if you sold your carlo bergonzi violin at auction. Carlo bergonzi, giacomo puccini, ruggiero leoncavallo, pietro. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the longlasting, practical electric light bulb.
The origins of the bergonzi family and their place in the cremona violin tradition is not fully resolved. Today his instruments are highly valued for their workmanship and tone. This violin has a one piece maple back and a one piece spruce top. Carlo bergonzi s father and mother lived next door to stradivari in the piazza san dominico, and he became apprenticed to stradivari. If it is in excellent condition with very good tone, its current retail replacement or insurance value is approximately aud 1,000 aud 1,200. Instrument maker details for carlo bergonzi, in bromptons auctioneers reference library. Carlo bergonzi followed more nearly the style of the guarneris than that of. Your violin is a copy of a bergonzi, made in czechoslovakia between 1921 and 1943. Carlo bergonzi was 21 years old when albert einstein publishes his first paper on the special theory of relativity. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this. Monography on a violin made by carlo bergonzi in 1733. After his liberation, he made his operatic debut in the baritone role of rossinis figaro. In the 1920s, henry ford purchased several exquisite italian violins, including this one by carlo bergonzi. Carlo bergonzi stands next to the triumvirate of stradivari, amati, and j.
Violin made by carlo bergonzi in 1735 in cremona, also known as the. The violins of cremona lords of the strings books and arts the. The following text is extracted from the article accompanying the photographs. The hills suggested that he was a pupil of giuseppe guarneri filius andre. I have a very fine old violin which carries a standard label anno 1733, carlo bergonzi, fece in cremona. Carlo bergonzi violin carlo bergonzi was one of the bestknown cremonan violinmakers of the 18th century. The label is torn at this juncture and the rest of the year is missing. As well as providing us with some of the most memorable melodies and musicians, the skill and technique of the very best violin makers have enabled some instruments to acquire a treasured status due to their label.
Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by carlo bergonzi from sothebys november 2005 auction results. Carlo bergonzi 21 december 1683 9 february 1747 was an italian luthier and is the first and most noted member of the bergonzi family, an illustrious group of luthiers from cremona, italy, a city with a rich tradition of stringed instrument makers. Oct 11, 2014 ive always been a fan of bergonzi family violins, and the bergonzi exhibition book is full of amazing and inspiring images and information. There was no finer interpreter of donizettis, verdis and puccinis tenor roles throughout his long career than carlo bergonzi, who has died aged 90. Carlo bergonzi was the last of the great cremonese violinmakers, and this instrument is a particularly famous example of his work. There has been considerable speculation regarding the question of how carlo bergonzi learned the craft of violin making. In india, where i live, expert violin authentication is not available, as far as i know. Italian labeled violin carlo bergonzi in immediatly. The experts noted that cremonese violinmaking survived stradivari and carlo bergonzi, the last. Carlo bergonzi violins violin by carlo bergonzi ingles. Gorgeous old italian style concert violin 44 carlo bergonzi 1736. As seen in the photographs, there are several cracks to the top which have been repaired and reinforced. Bromptons is delighted to offer complimentary violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes. My mother has a violin marked anno 1741 carlo bergonzi, fece.
I have a violin that i would like to know the value of as i am considering selling it. Oct 27, 2012 my mother has a violin marked anno 1741 carlo bergonzi, fece in cremona made in czechoslovakia. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Although carlo bergonzi moved into the casa stradivari in 1745, his instruments.
The 1723 violin and the paganini are almost certainly from the 1065 mold. He studied with grandini in parma, where he also took courses at the boito cons. There are three questions a violin appraiser will ask. Today, his violins, characterized by a rich, beautiful tone, are considered to be on a par with those of stradivari and guarneri. Bergonzis works feature outstanding materials, exquisite varnish, and consummate execution. Carlo bergonzi violin 1757 copy this is a copy of a carlo bergonzi violin that was originally made in 1757. Hills record of this carlo bergonzi violin places it first in the collection of count cozio di salabue, the first great violin collector and. Late 19th century reproduction, labeled anno 1757 carlo bergonzi, face en cremonae. If you currently own a carlo bergonzi violin, click the button below to receive a free valuation. Michele angelo was the son of carlo, the more famous and more prolific maker of the family, with whom he moved into the stradivari workshop in 1745, following the deaths of antonio and his two violin making sons, francesco and omobono. During world war ii, he was imprisoned for his fervent antifascist stance. I have a carlo micelli violin with a manufacture date of 1921 can you tell me the value of this violin. Is there any way i can have an idea of whether my violin is a genuine bergonzi, short of having it phys.
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