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. Sacconi the secrets of stradivari book the goal thickness are 2. The property of the late bela martay, an exceptional italian violin by simone fernando sacconi, after stradivarius, rome 1928. By the time he was 16, sacconi already had his own clientele, and a particular ability as a. Th e book contains tables of measurements of stradivaris forms and patterns, over 100 black and white photographs and drawings, and color photographs of 16 of stradivaris most important violins, violas, and cellos. The countess of stainlein by antonio stradivari was purchased by a. The lipinski, the viotti, the messiah which almost never was played, the paganini and the khevenhuller are the violins and their owners are followed and described in this book, and the davidov, the. 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. The stradivari memorial at washington, the national capital. Dec 04, 2019 i have the book the secrets of stradavari by simone f. Simone fernando sacconi was an expert italian violin maker and restorer who studied fellow.
Sacconi libreria del convegno, 1979 bowed stringed instruments 284 pages. Download pdf thesecretsofstradivari free online new. A search for the secrets of craftsmanship, sound, and stradivari by john marchese and a great selection of related books, art and. He reaches mightily to understand and document the particulars of stradivaris making. Ben hancox plays a 1932 sacconi violin and robin ashwell a 1934 sacconi viola, both made in new york. The plate thicknesses where of the stradivari design, taken from simone f. Sacconi,edition eric blot 2000 is available at amatti books. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona sacconi, simone f on amazon.
The book is hard bound, with dust jacket, 284 pages, 1979 edition printed printed in cremona italy by tipolito padana. This is a very hands on and detailed look at violin making. Simone fernando sacconi 18951973 the son of a violinist, as a youngster, he takes great interest in the art of violin making. Performing with style and commitment, the sacconi quartet is known throughout the world for its creativity and integrity of interpretation. Sacconi also became a pivotal figure in the establishment of the new cremonese school.
The feature and the method are further described by sacconi in his book 1 segreti di stradivari. He subsequently joined the distinguished company of rembert wurlitzer, where he worked from 1950 until his retirement. Moreover, eric obtained the to sacconis the secrets of stradivari in 1999 and has reprinted in english version of this essential text. Formed in 2001, its four founder members continue to demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, infectiously reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. While still at school he became a workshop assistant to giuseppe rossi, a pupil of degani. An exceptional italian violin by simone fernando sacconi, after stradivarius, rome 1928. Jan 28, 2012 18 year old student stephane tetreault dropped by the studio to play a 300 year old stradivari cello. He subsequently joined the distinguished company of rembert wurlitzer, where he. Nov 25, 2015 meanwhile, he continued making and restoring instruments, and, more importantly, writing his book on stradivaris methods, the secrets of stradivari, which was to immortalize him. Mar 31, 2001 the secrets of stradivari by simone e. Jan 01, 2000 equal parts excellent service and book quality made this a great purchase. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona sacconi, simone f on. This book traces antonio stradivaris life, that of his children, and more importantly, the journeys made by 5 violins and 1 cello made by him.
He reaches mightily to understand and document the particulars of stradivari s making. 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. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari with clarity and precision. The sacconi quartet is a ukbased classical music string quartet founded in 2001 by four graduates of the royal college of music, london, uk. They have also won several major prizes in string quartet.
Simone fernando sacconi may 30, 1895 in rome june 26, 1973 in point lookout was an expert italian violin maker and restorer who studied fellow luthier antonio stradivari extensively during his lifetime. The name sacconi comes from the outstanding twentiethcentury italian violin maker and restorer, simone sacconi, whose book the secrets of stradivari is considered an indispensable reference for violin makers. The secrets of stradivari by simone f sacconi abebooks. Robin is indebted to ellen solomon for the use of his viola. Simone fernando sacconi academia cremonensis associazione. Published by libreria del convegno, cremona, 1979 first u. The quartet has achieved widespread recognition, citation needed having given recitals in leading british concert halls and at music festivals in britain and across europe. The stradivari viola damore, pt 1 andrew dipper restorations. I want the one translated by andrew dipper, and wasnt sure if eric blot is the publisher or editor. His book explains the construction techniques used by. Clearly stradivari marked the position of the nicks from the inside of the plate and with a compass, not as most modern makers now do, with an outside fhole template. All purchasers outofstate, international or otherwise are subject to the massachusetts 6. The quartet enjoy a highly successful international career. A search for the secrets of craftsmanship, sound, and stradivari by john marchese and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Sacconi simone, the secrets of stradivari, 1979, english ed. Libreria del convegno, 1979 reprint by eric blot edizioni. I have the book the secrets of stradavari by simone f. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona simone f. This collection consists of the residue of forms and patterns that were once part of the workshop materials of antonio stradivari. The countess of stainlein by antonio stradivari was purchased by a patroness of the arts from. There are several books available including secrets of stradivari. Born in rome in 1895, he moved to new york in 1931 to work for the violin dealer emil herrmann. The book was in better condition than it was described. At the age of 8, in rome, he is already a very young apprentice in the workshop of the venetian violin maker giuseppe rossi and at he has the opportunity to examine for the first time a stradivari violin berthier 1716, owned by the hungarian violinist.
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. Violin by simone fernando sacconi, italian 1928 auction. Simone fernando sacconi is recognized as one of the important violin maker and restorer ever. The musicians have been awarded several prizes at chamber music competitions. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Using a sharp gouge chisel, i roughed out the belly almost down to the bottom of the holes. The quartet is named after the leading 20thcentury italian violin maker and restorer simone sacconi whose book the secrets of stradivari is essential reading for any violin restorer. Audiences at the young musicians festival first heard the quartet perform, as students, at the 10th festival in 2003. I can attach photos or send to you directly if you are interested. The secrets of stradavari sacconi luthier exchange. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona. The name sacconi quartet comes from the outstanding twentiethcentury italian luthier and restorer simone sacconi, whose book the secrets of stradivari is considered an indispensable reference for violin makers. Buy the secrets of the stradivari first english edition by sacconi, simone f.
You are bidding on a book titled the secrets of stradivari subtitled with the catalog of stradivari relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona by simone f. Simone fernando sacconi was the defining master of 20th century violinmaking. Sacconi collects his observations from a lifetime of working intimately with these instruments. Published in 1973, it remains a seminal work in the violin literature. Simone fernando sacconi began his long and fascinating career at a time. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Red leatherette boards with gilt lettering to spine and front in dustwrapper. At the age of 8, in rome, he is already a very young apprentice in the workshop of the venetian violin maker giuseppe rossi and at he has the opportunity to examine for the first time a stradivari violin berthier 1716, owned by the. Does anyone know if this is a new translation by eric blot. Simone fernando sacconi, the secrets of stradivari cremona. The secrets of stradivari hardcover january 1, 2000 by simone f.
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