Name Domenico Montagnana | Role Musical Instrument Maker | |
Died March 6, 1750, Venice, Italy | ||
Ana s ponty plays an italian violin by domenico montagnana
Domenico Montagnana (24 June 1686 – 6 March 1750) was an Italian master luthier based in Venice, Italy. He is regarded as one of the world's finest violin and cello makers of his time.
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- Ana s ponty plays an italian violin by domenico montagnana
- LAUBACH Cello Limited Edition model Domenico Montagnana
- Biography
- Legacy
- Famous cellos
- References
His pieces, particularly his cellos, are extremely sought after by orchestras, notable musicians or collectors, and many form parts of collections in museums. Prices for authentic pieces can reach millions of US dollars at auction.
LAUBACH Cello Limited Edition model Domenico Montagnana
Biography
Montagnana was born in Lendinara, Italy in 1686. He made stringed musical instruments (violins, violas, cellos) and double basses in Venice. He was apprenticed in Matteo Sellas workshop and after that he opened his own shop, active from 1712, located in Calle degli Stagneri,with insignia "Alla Cremona".
He is best known for his cellos, which are considered as excellent for concertos. He died in Venice, Italy in 1750. His workshop was then inherited by Giorgio Serafin, the nephew of Sanctus Seraphin.
Legacy
Many of his pieces are still in circulation, used by famous musicians or are part of public or private collections. Artists who play or have played on Montagnanas include Stephen Kates, Lionel Tertis, Lynn Harrell, Mischa Maisky, Truls Mork, Alfred Wallenstein, Josef Roismann, Steven Isserlis, Yo-Yo Ma, Maurice Eisenberg, Emanuel Feuermann, Daniel Saidenberg, Orlando Cole, Sevak Avanesyan, Nathaniel Rosen, Boris Andrianov, Galen Kelch, Ralph Kirshbaum and Istvan Vardai.
Famous cellos
An international festival with concerts where some of Montagnana's instruments are used is held every year in his native town, Lendinara.