Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1998
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Alessio Ferrari
The Violin
Alessio Ferrari made this violin in Cremona in 1998. It is a fine example of contemporary Cremonese making. The original maker’s certificate of authenticity comes with it.
Clean workmanship and carefully chosen wood give this Alessio Ferrari violin a balanced, reliable voice. That makes it a strong modern Italian instrument for a serious player. The back measures 35.5 cm.
More than two decades of playing stand behind it now. Because of that, this Alessio Ferrari violin has settled and opened up, so it has a maturity of sound that a brand-new instrument is still working toward.
The balanced voice suits orchestral, chamber and solo work alike. First, it holds its own in a section. Second, it carries in a hall. Finally, the paperwork makes it easy to insure and resell. This Alessio Ferrari violin is the kind of dependable instrument a player relies on every day.
The Maker
Alessio Ferrari works in Cremona, the Italian city where Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri defined the instrument. Today Cremona is home to many of the world’s leading makers. They train in the classical methods and models that made the city famous.
An Alessio Ferrari violin carries that heritage into the modern era. Players value Cremonese instruments for their traditional construction, steady quality and dependable tone, so they serve well over the long term.
The original certificate documents this violin’s origin directly from the maker. As a result, a future owner can insure or resell it without any question about its history.
Certification
This instrument comes with the original maker’s certificate of authenticity.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.