Simone fernando sacconi the secrets of stradivari book

Stradivari exhibition at the musical instrument museum mim. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona. They have also won several major prizes in string quartet and chamber music competitions. Simone sacconi project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. He subsequently joined the distinguished company of rembert wurlitzer, where he worked from 1950 until his retirement. Simone fernando sacconi, the secrets of stradivari cremona. Loan exhibition of stringed instruments and bows commemorating the 70th birthday of simone fernando sacconi, schuler verlagsgesellschaft, stuttgart, 1966. Born in rome in 1895, he moved to new york in 1931 to work for the violin dealer emil herrmann. The secrets of stradavari sacconi luthier exchange. Origins and legacy of the greatest violin maker was conceived as a. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari. Bouette start date 11th aug 2020 end date 26th aug 2020 all categories misc book cello violin bow. The book retraces the activity of gaetano as a restorer, imitator and scholar as he meticulously gathered fragments, casts and notes. I have the book the secrets of stradavari by simone f.

Dashed line f holes violin stradivari according to sacconi. Inventing the italian violin making musicologica austriaca. By the time he was 16, sacconi already had his own clientele, and a particular ability as a maker of copies. The secrets of stradivari hardcover january 1, 2000 by simone f. Simone fernando sacconi was an expert italian violin maker and restorer who studied fellow. Whether youre a musician, a newbie, a composer or a listener, welcome. Sacconi eventually left wurlitzer and spent his last years in cremona researching and preparing the book that established him as the definitive expert on stradivaris working methods, the secrets of stradivari. Sacconis secrets of stradivari is probably by far the most read violin book. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari with. Published in 1973, it remains a seminal work in the violin literature. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the. Its called simone fernando sacconi by andrea mosconi. Sacconi, simone fernando grove music oxford music online. Nov 25, 2015 all of these practitioners, whether makers or restorers, have been influenced by the teaching of sacconi.

Francesco bissolotti racconta simone fernando sacconi cremona, june 26. In both cases, the catalogues included only the technical files of the 709 objects considered as coming from stradivari s workshop that were previously exhibited in the museo. Excerpts from letters written by maestro sacconi to violinmaker francesco. An edition of the secrets of stradivari, with the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona 1979 the secrets of stradivari, with the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona by simone f.

In this field he had no equal, an example of his work being a stradivari of the best period, virtually destroyed in. The search goes on for stradivaris secret the new york times. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona simone f. Sacconi libreria del convegno, 1979 bowed stringed instruments 284 pages. In pietros writings, classical violin making comes to life, foreshadowing the secrets of simone fernando sacconi many years later. I dont have his secrets of stradivari book so have nothing to compare this. He reaches mightily to understand and document the particulars of stradivari s making. Sacconi whose full name was simone fernando sacconi came to this country in 1934 and worked with the violin dealer emil hermann before going to the wurlitzer com pany. Francesco bissolotti organized a book with testimonies about sacconi called dalla liuteria alla musica. Hill, william henry the violin makers of the guarneri family. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari with clarity and precision and it is considered an indispensable reference for both professional and novice violin makers. Libreria del convegno, 1979 reprint by eric blot edizioni. Centenary celebration nel centenario della nascita.

Not taught by any maker, but gleaned information from hills book on str. May 20, 1984 like so many in the past, the good professor has been searching for the secrets of the great cremonese violin makers, from nicolo amati in the mid16th century through stradivari, guarneri. Sacconi quartet are ben hancox, hannah dawson, robin ashwell and cara berridge find out more. What it did show is that whatever special glue, special varnish, or special wood was used in the shop of antonio stradivari was probably no better than what any other top luthier has produced over. Simone fernando sacconi project gutenberg selfpublishing. While at school he became a workshop assistant to giuseppe rossi, a pupil of degani. In his last years he spent much time teaching in cremona, italy, and published i segreti di stradivari cremona, 1972, setting out in detail stradivaris working methods.

In pietros writings, classical violin making comes to life, foreshadowing the secrets of simone fernando sacconi. The secrets of stradivari by simone f sacconi abebooks. His tremendous skills as a copyist, particularly of stradivari and guarneri. This is a very hands on and detailed look at violin making. The secrets of stradivari, with the catalogue of the. Sacconi and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Then set up a personal list of libraries from your profile page by clicking on your user name at the top right of any screen. Published by libreria del convegno, cremona, 1979 first u. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona sacconi, simone f on. Sacconis observations on the working methods of stradivari. Simone fernando sacconi began his long and fascinating career at a time.

The secrets of stradivari by sacconi, simone f and a great selection of similar used, new and collectible books available now at 2 dec the famous secret behind some of the most expensive violins in the world created by master craftsmen like antonio stradivari and giovanni. Simone fernando sacconi is recognized as one of the important violin maker and restorer ever. The secrets of stradivari with the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona. Though not strictly an a to b to c on building a violin, it nevertheless provides one with critical data in the art. Red leatherette boards with gilt lettering to spine and front in dustwrapper. In 2001, a wellknown british quartet was named after him, and the simone fernando sacconi medal is now a coveted prize at cremonas triennale violin competition. In his last years he spent much time teaching in cremona, italy, and published i segreti di stradivari cremona. His seminal book i segreti di stradivari was published in 1972, presenting to. The quartet is named for the outstanding twentiethcentury italian violin maker and restorer simone sacconi, whose book the secrets of stradivari is considered an indispensable reference for violin makers. Libreria del convegno, 1979 reprint by eric blot edizioni sacconi,simone fernando mosconi,andrea. The two greatest, antonio stradivari and joseph guarneri del ges u, carried.

Bissolotti told me he helped sacconi to organize and classify the stradivarian relichs which fiorini sacconi s master had left to cremona. The secrets of stradivari by simone of sacconi secrets. Jan 22, 20 according to sacconi, observable on the inside of the servais cello of 1701, these are remaining marks visible where stradivari traced out the shaft of the soundhole and the compass points where he determined the position of the notches and the upper and lower hole positions. The violinmakers of the guarneri family 16261762 dover books.

Sacconi eventually left wurlitzer and spent his last years in cremona researching and preparing the book that established him as the definitive expert on stradivari s working methods, the secrets of stradivari. There are several books available including secrets of stradivari. Quick overview simone fernando sacconi is the secrets of stradivari as one the secrets of stradivari the important violin maker and restorer ever. The first catalogue, edited by simone fernando sacconi, was published in 1972, and the second one, edited by andrea mosconi and carlo torresani, appeared 15 years later. Probably a silly question about sacconi the pegbox maestronet.