The most famous makers of violins, such as stradivari, guarneri, maggini, amati, da salo, and stainer, had many followers and imitators. Violin maker amati wall street journal crossword answers. List of violin makers in alphabetical order our pastimes. Over the next three centuries, violin makers, known as luthiers, produced some of the best instruments ever made.
This entry was posted in blog and tagged bologna, dom nicola amati, dom nicolaus amati, fine violin, horst kloss, italian violin, musical instruments, nicola marchioni, rare violin, school of bologna, violin auction, violin maker, violin making, violin making history by horst kloss. Violin by nicolo amati, cremona, 1662 royal academy of music. The aspiring violin maker will have the opportunity to build an instrument from start to. The violin in the sixteenth century violin family instruments appeared in essentially their modern form in northern italy, specifically in brescia and cremona, about 1550. The first violin known to date is the 1564 andrea amati violin named. The first, which was published in the strad, december 1991, covered the work of andrea amati, the founder of the amati dynasty. It has no signs of repairs and is in excellent condition. The second article was to have been about andreas two sons, known as the brothers amati. Violin makers of the amati family smithsonian institution.
The amati, guarneri, and stradivari families actively produced instruments between 1550 and 1744 in the same region of cremona, during which time the modern violin as we know it came. Stringed instrument auctions, valuations, and sales amati. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. The violin its famous makers and their imitators 5. In fact, most of the instruments bearing andrea amati s label from the late 1560s1570s are probably the work of antonio. Amati violins sound small in rooms and have little power when it comes to large concert halls. In case the clue doesnt fit or theres something wrong please contact us.
The golden age of violin making in cremona began with andrea amati 15051577 who is considered the inventor of the modern violin. The project gutenberg ebook of violins and violin makers, by. His early instruments are generally based on the grand amati pattern but struggled to achieve the sophistication of amati s own instruments. These violins are actually worth much more than a stradivarious.
The amati family violins and violinists series of violin makers. The model for it was nicolos largest and most favoured instrument, known as the grand amati, first encountered on the violin made for the brothers amati. Pattern recognition approach to violin shapes of mimo database. Amati mangenot violin this amati violin dated 1928 came from a paris estate. Stradivari, latinized as stradivarius and abbreviated as strad, gradually modified his models and methods through. His grandfather, andrea amati, is known as the inventor of the modern violin, and his father, girolamo, refined the models nicolo began to execute to great success. A genealogy of the amati family of violin makers english and italian edition. A second violin bearing the same label was made by john lott, perhaps the best of the english makers. Make offer alfred moritz violin copy of nicholas amati am excelsior made in germany l75a preowned amati model 14 12 violin, 24 octagonal wood bow, case. Read more around 1620, under his fathers brothers amati label. This clue was last seen on wall street journal, october 4 2019 crossword.
Violinmaker amati is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 3 times. The first, which was published in the strad, december 1991, covered the work of andrea amati, the founder of the. A genealogy of the amati family of violin makers english and italian edition draley, daniel on. It has been freshly set up and has dominant strings. In essentials, they set the style for all the models made by. Finally, i was to have covered the work of nicola 1 amati, the grandson of andrea. Because of their age and rarity, amati instruments are mostly kept in museum or. Metropolitan museum of art, new york, ny evolution of the modern violin. Amati is the surname of a family of luthiers who flourished. Have you ever wondered who made your violin and how much it is worth. After andrea amati, the most significant improvement in violin design was brought forth by another cremonese maker antonio stradivari 16441737, who was a pupil of nicolo amati, the grandson of andrea amati 2, 4. Pdf the shape and design of the modern violin are largely influenced by two makers from cremona, italy. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Amati holds at least ten auctions a year, selling violins, violas, cellos, and bows.
This is a quote from the surviving instruments of andrea amati by lau rence c. Other violin makers of the family andrea guarneri cremona, italy, 162698, founder of the family, was a fellow apprentice of stradivari in the workshop of nicolo amati. The antonius violin by antonio stradivari,1711, during stradivaris golden period. The surviving instruments of andrea amati oxford academic journals. Lott is famous for copies so like a master maker s work that they have passed the scrutiny of very wellregarded experts. Full size violin copy of antonius amati 1636 for restoration. Violins violin makers of the amati family smithsonian. Dvorak violin outfit for 2016 is available with a choice of cases.
From the on they were utterly professional and caring. Amati violin rental outfit our flagship model is acclaimed by string educators as an ideal starting instrument. Acoustic evolution of old italian violins from amati to. See more ideas about amati violin, violin and violin makers. From the moment the experts of amati picked up my violin, they knew they were holding something special.
This model produces terrific overtones, perfect for students who are quickly advancing in skill. The purpose of this guide is to give basic information about violin making. The amati family violins and violinists series of violin makers doring, ernest n on. To make the best of the electronic format, all the images are in vector graphic format svg, drawn to. Make offer 1928 amati mangenot violin, old antique french 44 full size reduced. The makers archive containing biographies for more than 14,000 makers of stringed instruments and bows, and useful auction price data. Since opening our doors in 1984, amati violin shop, inc. Often a disciple placed a facsimile label in a violin to acknowledge or. The plague of 163031 had claimed his father, girolamo, as a victim, as well as giovanni paolo maggini in brescia. Violins are judged by their responsiveness, tone, visual appeal, elegance of design and precision of their craftsmanship. Guarneri family of violin makers smithsonian institution. Made with loft dried spruce top and maple back, these instruments are professionally graduated to produce an amazing tone with effortless playability. Violin mastery talks with master violinists and teachers all of the books on the cd are in pdf format. Approximately 250 violins, 4 violas, and 14 violoncellos by him are thought to exist.
On this page you will find the solution to violin maker amati crossword clue. Nicolo amati was the fourth and greatest in a line of influential cremonese violin makers. Pca uncovered similarities between violin makers and their respective copyists. The instruments are named after their makers, antonio stradivari and the guarneri family, who were both trained in the violin workshop of nicolo amati. Their importance is considered equal to those of the bergonzi, guarneri, and stradivari families. A genealogy of the amati family of violin makers english. The most famous makers of violins, such as stradivari, guarneri, maggini, amati, da salo, and stainer, had many followers and imitators learn more.
The word that solves this crossword puzzle is 6 letters long and begins with n. Pdf acoustic evolution of old italian violins from amati to stradivari. Containing biographies for more than 14,000 makers of stringed instruments and bows, and useful auction price data. Amati family, a family of celebrated italian violin makers in cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries andrea c. Amati became a superb maker and his violins are exceptional in quality. For an understanding of andrea amatis im portance in relation to other early north italian violin makers. For fuller particulars of these eminent makers, see separate article. Often a disciple placed a facsimile label in a violin to acknowledge or honor the master whose model inspired his work. The model for it was nicolos largest and most favoured instrument, known as the grand amati, first encountered on the violin made for the brothers amati in 1629. Other well known makers are antonio stradivarius and guarneri. Made with loft dried spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, these instruments are professionally graduated to produce an amazing tone. Demonstration of stradivari, amati and vuillaume violins. Often a disciple placed a facsimile label in a violin to acknowledge or honor the master whose model. The stradivari, or stradivarius, and guarneri violins are two of the most wellknown violins created.
In this regard the amati ideals are easily misunderstood. Andrea amati was one of many famous cremonese makers from cremona, italy. Together, we have decades of experience in the stringed musical instrument sector, the auction business, and in customer care. I am a strong advocate for modern violins, as i feel that a good one has as good if not better capabilities than a 300 year old instrument. Enter your details to get started with amati s free online valuation service for violins, violas, cellos and bows. Violin by nicolo amati, cremona, 1662 this nicolo amati violin of 1662 is a wellpreserved and beautiful example.
117 1553 786 475 1539 514 1187 1150 1100 332 1157 1618 857 1232 1684 641 1419 733 77 36 1407 1410 1189 1139 9 359 1489 1259 592 473 398 1472 750 1323 165 13 1209 669