Amorim Fine Violins

How a rent-to-own programme lets a musician play a fine violin, viola or cello now and buy it later — the deposit, the monthly rate, the maths, and who it suits.

Try Luiz Amorim's handcrafted violins, violas and cellos from Cremona in Los Angeles (Oct 25, 27–28) and San Francisco (Oct 30–Nov 1). By appointment only.

The Great Cremonese Masters of the Past: six makers, from Amati to del Gesù, on show at Amorim Fine Violins, 2–4 Oct 2026. Free entry, live concert Saturday.

How to choose a professional cello: budget tiers, trial steps, and provenance checks for experienced cellists investing in an advanced instrument.

What violin does Hilary Hahn play? What about Perlma, and Paganini Competition winner Giuseppe Gibboni? Look at the instruments behind today's top soloists.

A complete guide to the best violin brands, or rather, the makers behind them. From Cremona's masters to contemporary luthiers like Luiz Amorim.

For more than four centuries, classical violins have shaped the sound of Western music, but it was Italy that transformed the instrument into a cultural and financial treasure. From the workshops of Cremona emerged makers whose names still define excellence today: Andrea Amati and his descendants, Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, Carlo Bergonzi, and […]

Hilary Hahn is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished and respected violinists of the modern classical music era. With a career that spans decades, multiple Grammy Awards, and performances on the world’s most prestigious stages, she has become a reference point for technical excellence and artistic integrity. From her early musical training to […]

Are you shopping around for a violin but don’t know can't tell if what you see is the right one for your needs? Where can you find the best violin for you? There are literally hundreds of options available. But if you know what to look for, it should be much easier for you to […]

In the late 1600s, northern Italy was already the heart of violin making. Cities like Cremona had achieved legendary status thanks to masters such as Antonio Stradivari and Andrea Amati. Nearby Brescia also held a powerful tradition of instrument makers. But not far away, another violin-making story was quietly taking shape in Milan. Unlike Cremona’s […]