Amanda Schwegler

Antonio Stradivari’s violins are not sitting in private drawers waiting to be discovered. Today, the surviving instruments belong to a select group of owners: major museums, central and commercial banks, dedicated music foundations, and a small circle of private collectors and virtuoso soloists.  Of the more than 1,100 instruments Stradivari is believed to have made […]

Few names carry as much weight in twentieth century French bow making as Louis Morizot. Known to collectors and dealers simply as Morizot père, he built a workshop in Mirecourt that grew, through his five sons, into one of the most productive and respected ateliers in the history of the craft. For collectors and serious […]

If you’ve found a violin, viola, or cello at home with a label reading “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis” tucked inside the body, your first reaction was probably somewhere between excitement and disbelief. It’s a common moment for instrument owners, especially those who inherited a violin from a relative or found one in storage. Before you assume […]

Venice holds a singular place in the history of the cello. Some of the most celebrated cellists of the past century like Pablo Casals, Yo-Yo Ma, Gautier Capuçon or  Daniel Müller-Schott, have built their careers on instruments built by Venetian cello makers, not Cremonese ones. Casals played a Goffriller for sixty years. Yo-Yo Ma’s primary […]

When discussing the giants of Italian violin making, names like Stradivari and Guarneri often dominate the conversation. Yet behind the brilliance of Cremona stands another master whose influence resonates just as powerfully. Matteo Goffriller was not only one of the most important Venetian violin makers of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, but also […]

Cremona: A city that resonates across centuries Cremona, Italy, is not just a town—it’s the global heart of violin making. For centuries, this Renaissance city has nurtured the craft of Cremonese luthiers whose violins set the gold standard in tone, technique, and tradition. To walk through its narrow streets is to walk through the living […]

Your instrument doesn’t seem to be giving you all that you wanted, and you are not so sure if you should be buying a new one. But sometimes this is not necessary. You can improve your violin without buying a new violin. Some useful things can help you improve your playing and your instrument without […]

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music on April 13th at Amorim Fine Violins Cremona Workshop. We are excited to present Trio Antares, an ensemble dedicated to exploring the rich repertoire of chamber music with piano. Founded in 2022 by Paolo Andreoli, Cesare Pezzi, and Margherita Succio, Trio Antares brings together exceptional talent […]

At Amorim Fine Violins, we preserve the sacred tradition of luthiery while meeting the demands of today's most exacting performers. Every instrument we create is the result of over 300 hours of meticulous work, guided by generational expertise and a relentless pursuit of acoustic perfection. The Foundation of Sound: Wood Selection and Acoustic Potential The […]

Violin Bow Rehair Service The care and maintenance of your violin, viola, and cello are key to having them in tip-top playing condition. However, an underestimated but important part of your instrument maintenance is actually the bow itself. Your bow plays a significant role in the impact of sound and playability of your instrument — making violin bow […]