Mario Gadda, Italian violin, Mantova 1980's - special commission

Mario Gadda (1931–2008) is one of the most important representatives of the modern Italian violin making traditions of Mantova. This 1980's violin is an exceptional specimen made on commission for a professor of Bologna. 

Mario Gadda violin - a specially commissioned piece, as confirmed by Mario Gadda's certificate.

The appearance of this professional violin by Mario Gadda is determined by the striking woods and a strong personal note, a distinctive feature of this violin. It was made in the 1980's and is like the other Mario Gadda violin in our catalogue heir of the Mantuan school, which extended from Mario Gadda's father, Gaetano Gadda, to his instructor Scarampella, and even back to Tommaso Balestrieri. Liberally applied bright and glossy red-brown varnish points towards those great predecessors and gives the violin its striking appearance. If there is one attribute that defines Italian violins, it is their distinctive sound, which is wonderfully developed in this mature work. This beautiful violins sound is shining and strong, radiant, bright, rich in overtones and a singing character, an extremely powerful and carrying violin for soloists that we can recommend without reserve. We offer this specially commissioned piece with a minor flaw ready to play, in well preserved condition. The violin has been set up by our luthiers and has been (as all instruments offered by Corilon violins) professionally worked over. The original maker's certificate by Mario Gadda is included.