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🎻 Old or Modern Violin?
What I Believe You Should Know Before Choosing Your Instrument When a musician visits my atelier with the intention of buying a new...
Marco Osio
2 days ago2 min read
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From the Workshop to the Competition: A Virtual Journey into My World of Violin Making
Happy summer to all my readers! Despite the summer heat, I am in full swing here at my lutherie workshop in Cremona. This is a...
Marco Osio
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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The Age-Old Challenge Between Stradivari and Guarneri: A Modern Journey in Violin Making
Directly from Cremona, the heart of world violin making, I recently had the honor of partaking in a historical rivalry between two...
Marco Osio
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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The Tailpiece in Stringed Instruments: An Unexpected Acoustic Journey
Directly from Cremona, the historic heart of violin making, comes a valuable lesson: the tailpiece, often an underestimated component,...
Marco Osio
Nov 23, 20232 min read
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Directly from Cremona: A Month Since Our Musical Reunion at Mondomusica
It's been precisely one month since the curtains fell on this year's Mondomusica, and the melodies from Cremona still resonate in my...
Marco Osio
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Directly from Cremona: A Sneak Peek of Mondomusica
Set against a backdrop of art and culture, the city of Cremona annually becomes the stage for a globally significant event, tugging at...
Marco Osio
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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The Art of Investing in Modern Cremona String Instruments
The world of music is a testament to art and precision. When it comes to string instruments, the legacy of craftsmanship becomes even...
Marco Osio
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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The Rebirth of My Viola: A Melody from Cremona to Moscow
The Journey of a Master Luthier: From Creation to Restoration Direct from the historical city of Cremona, home to the most famous...
Marco Osio
Jul 16, 20232 min read
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The Sound Renaissance at Cremona Mondomusica
Directly from Cremona, undisputed oasis of violin making, I am preparing to step back onto the stage of the most prominent stringed...
Marco Osio
Jun 14, 20232 min read
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The Timeless Charm of the “Diamante” violin
Directly from Cremona, city of art and cradle of luthiery, a treasure returns. A treasure that I crafted with my own hands in 2014, part...
Marco Osio
May 23, 20232 min read
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The Bassbar: the Sound Engine of Stringed Instruments
Its Importance in Luthiery and the Choice of the Right Wood Directly from Cremona, the Italian city famous for its luthiery tradition,...
Marco Osio
May 5, 20232 min read
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The Importance of the Soundpost in Violin Making
Directly from Cremona, the city of the world's most famous stringed instruments, let's talk about the soundpost, the true pulsating heart...
Marco Osio
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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The cost of a modern string instrument: factors that influence the price of a musical masterpiece
Directly from Cremona, the capital of violin-making, we discuss a burning question: how much does a modern string instrument by a...
Marco Osio
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Mountain Maple: The Fine Wood of Stringed Instrument Making
A versatile wood, appreciated not only for its acoustic properties, but also for its aesthetic beauty, making it a popular choice among...
Marco Osio
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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Resonance Spruce: The perfect wood for high-quality instruments soundboards
Let's discover the exceptional acoustic properties of resonance spruce, a wood species used in high-quality violin-making. Learn about...
Marco Osio
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Why is Cremona the city of violins?
Directly from Cremona, a small city in Lombardy known as the birthplace of some of the world's best violins. The works of Cremonese...
Marco Osio
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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Modern instrument vs. antique: Why Choosing Innovation
Direct from Cremona, the city of luthiers par excellence. In this article, I want to talk about the advantages of a modern instrument...
Marco Osio
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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The Purfling: Enhancing Stability and Beauty in Stringed Instruments
Direct from Cremona, the heart of the World lutherie, to take a glimpse into the ancient and captivating art of violin-making. One of the...
Marco Osio
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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Direct from Cremona
Welcome to my blog on violin making, where you can discover my passion for this 500-year-old craft straight from the heart of my...
Marco Osio
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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