OUR SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
Violins
Violas
Violoncellos
Made-to-measure mountings of:
Pyroli
Chorders
Chinstraps
RESTORATION
Violins
Violas
Violoncellos
Bows
Varnish
Structures
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance cleaning
Core adjustment
Rehair service for bow
Keypad calibration
Perfecting
Replacing
Pegs or jumpers
RENTAL AND PURCHASE
Violins
Violas
Violoncellos
Bows
Travel basses
IL MAESTRO
Francesco Cortesi was born in Poschiavo (Switzerland) in 1988.
he opportunity to delve into the world of restoration at the workshop of the antique dealer and restorer Perrucci. This experience allowed him to develop a keen stylistic sensitivity and, above all, a mature approach to restoration, learning the principles of philology and conservation in his work.
He then studied violin making at the Bottega di Parma, under the guidance of master Desiderio Quercetani, graduating in 2013 with top marks. The program included 1200 hours of practical lessons in the workshop and the independent construction of at least two violins and a cello.
Subsequently, his professional activities moved to Valposchiavo, Switzerland, a location very close to Italy. Here, he opened his own small workshop, surrounded by nature and the imposing beauty of the mountains.
He now works in Poschiavo (Switzerland) as well as in Cremona, Italy. In addition to his work as a luthier, he teaches his art at the Academia Cremonensis in Cremona.
OUR REFERENCES
MASSIMO DE BONFILIS
Violinist
GRIGORI KATZ
Contrabassist
JOHN BENZ
Cellist
KURT HESS
Cellist
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