Maker Background
Born in Cremona in 1981, Michele Buccellè developed a deep passion for violin making from a young age.
Nowadays, Michele builds violas, violins, and cellos in the Cremonese tradition, instruments that are appreciated both in Italy and abroad by musicians who perform in orchestras around the world (Arturo Toscanini Philharmonic, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, …).
Following a path of excellence, Michele graduated in 2000 from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona, studying under the guidance of Wanna Zambelli and Massimo Negroni. After earning his diploma, he refined his style by working with Maestro Maurizio Tadioli, anexperience that allowed him to hone his craft further. Michele specializes in making copies of antique instruments, striving to give them a thoughtful and personal interpretation. He uses various models, including those of Stradivari, Guarneri del Gesù, and Giovanni Battista Guadagnini. His work is distinguished by meticulous attention to aesthetics and sound, creating instruments that combine tradition and innovation. In 2009, Michele Buccellè won the Sabino Preti Award at the XII International Triennial Competition of Stringed Instruments for the best young violin maker from Cremona. Nowadays, Michele builds violas, violins, and cellos in the Cremonese tradition, instruments that are appreciated both in Italy and abroad by musicians who perform in orchestras around the world (Arturo Toscanini Philharmonic, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, …). Michele Buccellè collaborates with the International School of Violin Making “A. Stradivari” of Cremona in their school-to-work transition program.
