Cremona Viola by Massimo Ardoli, Stradivari Spanish Quartet (2015)

Cremonese viola by Massimo Ardoli, 2015 – a perfectly crafted instrument modeled on Antonio Stradivari's “Spanish Quartet.”

With this copy of the viola from the “Spanish Quartet” by Antonio Stradivari, Cremonese violin maker Massimo Ardoli (born 1962) proves his status as an outstanding exponent of contemporary Italian violin making. The original, commissioned by the Spanish court at the turn of the 18th century, is one of the most magnificent historical masterpieces of violin making. The elaborate inlays on the edges of the top and back, as well as the floral decorations on the ribs and scroll, are artistic challenges that Ardoli has mastered with a sure hand and great attention to detail. The spectacularly beautiful cypress wood he chose for the one-piece back, the ribs, and the scroll adds a personal touch to his interpretation of Stradivari and at the same time stands for the mature sense of style and deep musical understanding that characterize Massimo Ardoli. An orange-red oil varnish of luminous transparency on a golden shimmering base emphasizes the glamorous character of this typical Cremona viola and contributes to its exquisite sound: just as the slender model of the instrument is more reminiscent of a large violin than a viola, its extremely rare, bright, and sweet sound also has a fine, violin-like quality. Ready to play after a thorough inspection in our workshop, this Massimo Ardoli viola appeals to discerning musicians with a taste for the extraordinary as well as collectors and lovers of violin making.

Massimo Ardoli, Italian viola after Stradivari, 2015 – brief portrait:

• Young Cremonese viola by Massimo Ardoli, built in 2015
• With original label and certificate from the master
• Collector's and enthusiast's piece based on the famous viola of the “Spanish Quartet” by A. Stradivari
• First-class craftsmanship from Cremona in all parts
• Rare, violin-like sound with a bright and sweet character

We deliver free of shipping costs with a 30-day return policy and under the Corilon trade-in guarantee. An additional Corilon certificate confirming the value can be ordered separately.

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