Why are luthiers still influenced by antique violin makers?

Building a violin, a cello or a viola with personal shapes and dimensions is always the right choice for Atelier Cesarini. But there are exceptions, some works are certainly inspired by the well-known stradivarian shapes and by dimensions of antique violin makers (Amati, Guarneri, Gasparo da Salò). Perhaps the most used, in general in violin making, is the “Cremonese” … Continua a leggere

Chinrest, how to choose it?

The chinrest is a wooden part (ebony, boxwood, tamarindo, rosewood), which is mounted on violins and viola, through metal clamps that tighten by threading. It was invented in the early 1900s, so by many past interpreters it was not used. With the request for a repertoire, increasingly difficult to play, the chinrest has become an integral part of the instrument, … Continua a leggere

BONUS VIVALDI, purchase musical instruments online, with good prices for young people

Atelier Cesarini offers a strong discount, dedicated to young european musicians , on all the products related to the string quartet, which are semi-professional Cesarini Pro Studio, bows Cesarini Selected and Atelier Cesarini and on semi professional musical instruments.

The following promotion is valid only during certain periods of the year and can not be combined with other offers … Continua a leggere