The Il Cannone Giramondo is more than just a violin; it's a testament to the power of art and solidarity. Conceived by master luthier Luiz Amorim at Amorim Fine Violins in Cremona, Italy, this instrument is a faithful modern copy of the legendary Il Cannone Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ of 1743, which once belonged to the virtuoso Niccolò Paganini.
This extraordinary project had a noble mission: to travel the world and collect the signatures of 27 of the most sought-after violinists of our time on its internal back. The goal was to auction the instrument for a social cause, making it a unique piece of music history.
The impressive list of musicians who participated includes: Shlomo Mintz, Joshua Bell, Daniel Hope, Augustin Hadelich, David Garrett, Maxim Vengerov, Julia Fischer, Ray Chen, and many more.
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The auction of the signed Il Cannone Giramondo helped extend the project’s legacy beyond the instrument itself, supporting young musicians from communities where access to basic needs, socioeconomic services, and artistic education is often limited. In this way, the violin became a symbol of how music can create opportunity and become a powerful force for social change.
Check the musicians that participated: Schlomo Mintz, Joshua Bell, Daniel Hope, Augustin Hadelich, Francesca Dego, Philippe Quint, David Garrett, Xiaoming Wang, Ilya Gringolts, Roman Simovic, Giuseppe Gibbboni, Julia Fischer, Emmanuele Baldini, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Stefan Milenkovich, Maxim Vengerov, Esther Abrami, Elly Suh, Anastasiya Petryshak, Salvatore Accardo, Sean, Lauren and David Carpenter, Aleksey Igudesman, Boris Brovtsyn, Ray Chen, and Fabrizio von Arx.
The sale of the Il Cannone Giramondo was a historic event. The instrument was auctioned for a total of €54,000 by Tarisio, the leading international auction house for fine stringed instruments, during its Fall 2022 edition in Berlin.
The full amount was donated to Instituto Baccarelli, directly benefiting over 1,200 children. This story is a powerful testament to Luiz Amorim’s mastery and the ability of music to unite people and make a positive impact on the world.
Whether you would like to learn more about this project, discuss a similar initiative or explore a potential collaboration, our team would be pleased to hear from you.
