Cremona violins: quintessence of Italian violin making
Corilon's Cremona violin collection - certified Cremona violins for sale at affordable prices
What is a Cremona violin?
A Cremona violin, also known as a Cremonese violin, is an Italian violin originating from Cremona. By definition a Cremona violin does not necessarily have to be made by an Italian-born luthier or an Italian citizen. What matters is that the violin was constructed, at least in its essential parts, in Cremona and crafted according to the Cremonese violin-making tradition. The U.S. brand name "Cremona Violins" distributes violins, violas, and cellos that were not made in Cremona. Discover interesting Cremona violins for sale in Corilon's Cremona violin collection that satisfy the utmost musical standard.
Beyond its geographic origin, a Cremona violin is characterized by its adherence to the principles of craftsmanship established during the golden age of Italian violin making, particularly by masters such as Antonio Stradivari, Giuseppe Guarneri, and Andrea Amati. These instruments are distinguished by their meticulous construction, use of high-quality tonewoods, and the application of traditional varnishing techniques that contribute to their unique acoustic properties. Modern Cremona violins are often subject to rigorous certification standards and are typically crafted in workshops or schools that preserve the legacy of the Cremonese method, blending centuries-old expertise with contemporary precision.
A hallmark of Cremona violins is the distinctive amber-hued oil-based varnish, applied in multiple thin layers to enhance resonance and visual depth. Acoustically, they are renowned for a warm, rich tone, strong projection, and exceptional responsiveness, making them prized by soloists and orchestral players alike. These features are not merely stylistic, but reflect centuries of iterative refinement rooted in the Cremonese tradition.
Cremona violins: crafted at the highest possible benchmarks
Cremonese violins established the gold standard in Italian violin making from early on. Ever since Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù first created the violin models in Cremona we still use to this day, Cremona has been synonymous with the violin – and the violin with Cremona. The quality, innovation and relevance of other traditions in musical history cannot be denied in any way, yet they are not as weighty in their influence as the heritage represented by violins from Cremona. Cremonese violins make the history of Italian violins come alive in our time.
Historic Cremonese violins from the era of Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri reflect where the development of these instruments found their historic zenith. Today, luthiers all over the world honour this legacy, one which the violin-making school in Cremona also carries forth as it trains new generations. Many young Cremona violin makers go on to refine their art in the contemporary master workshops in Cremona where today's Cremona violins are crafted at the highest possible benchmarks. Each Cremona violin we have for sale is certified and authentic and meets the high standards of this great tradition.
Among the contemporary Cremona violin workshops, the Officina Mauro Lucini deserves special attention. It is dedicated to building beautiful-sounding yet affordable Cremonese violins. Their violins incorporate generations of knowledge about the craftsmanship required to create the best violin sound, combined with the latest violin-making techniques.
Buy Cremona violins locally and online
If you want to buy violins from Cremona, you don't necessarily have to travel to Italy, even though the historic old town of Cremona, with its pretty streets, impressive squares, and monuments of Italian Baroque architecture, is definitely worth a visit. However, if you don't have the time, money or opportunity to do so, you will find a diverse collection of old and new Cremona violins from interesting master and workshops in our online collection of violins from Cremona.
Cremona violins for sale, all made by Italian luthiers
Our curated selection of affordable up to the finest Cremonese violins for sale, all made by Italian luthiers living and working in Cremona, allows you to discover interesting old and new Cremona violins that meet the highest musical demands and traces the history of Cremona violins up to the present day. Buy original Cremona violins with confidence locally or online at Corilon - at best prices, with a certificate, guarantee of authenticity, a 30 day returns option and a free worldwide shipping offer.
