Guarneri is the name of a family of famous violin makers from cremona in italy in the 17th and 18th centuries. Guarneri del gesu usually put it 55% of the way down, with all distances measured from the bottom of the top block to the top of the bottom block. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The violin masterpieces of guarneri del gesu 97809520109 by peter biddulph and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Il cannone is also known by the variants il cannone del gesu, cannone or canon, often appended with guarneri del gesu, the guarneri trademark. The other violin was the baron vitta, named after its first known owner and acquired by szymon goldberg in 1958. Although the greatest care has been taken while compiling this site it almost certainly contains many mistakes. There is some standard wear on the cover, corners and edges of the book. One of the worlds premier dealers in fine stringed instruments, peter biddulphs london shop serves an international clientele of musicians. Guarneri family, celebrated family of violin makers of cremona, italy. The violin masterpieces of guarneri del gesu by peter. In around 1730 in cremona, italy, guarneri del gesu made two violins from the same piece of wood.
See more ideas about violin, musical instruments and violin family. Together with the families amati and stradivari they made some of the best violins the world has known andrea guarneri c. Stradivari and guarneri del gesu stradivari society. From him, it went to louis doyen and this guarneri del gesu violin has since been known generally as the doyen. Asking price would make vieuxtemps guarneri the most. Jul 05, 2010 professor david schoenbaum, of the university of iowa, who is writing a book on the social history of the violin, said it was almost 100 years after guarneri s death before his genius was recognised. Buy giuseppe guarneri del gesu book online at best prices in india on. An earlier book covered the life and work of stradivari.
This makes it an essential resource for anyone seeking to extend their lutherie knowledge into areas and makers whose work is more rare, and a significant. The violin makers of the guarneri family, 16261762. Bartolomeo giuseppe antonio guarneri, del gesu 1698 1744 rivals antonio stradivari with regard to the respect and reverence accorded his instruments, and for many prominent players and collectors his instruments are the most coveted of all. The book ships with tracking number free of charge. Note end of bassbar within body and part of tailpiece above body figure 3 ct densitometer graph for the 1735 del gesu top shown in the ct scan image in figure 2. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. The guarneri dynasty began with andrea guarneri c 16241698, who entered the amati household as an apprentice in the 1640s and left the shop in the next decade to found his own business. A violin by joseph guarneri del gesu named the plowden made in 1735 and played by here by ruggiero ricci. The keeper of secrets goodreads meet your next favorite book. Il cannone guarnerius on exhibit at palazzo doria tursi, genova, italy il cannone guarnerius of 1743 is a violin fabricated by italian luthier giuseppe antonio guarneri of cremona 16981744. I have carefully analyzed these patterns paying special attention to similarities that might prove helpful to violin making, using his techniques.
Professor david schoenbaum, of the university of iowa, who is writing a book on the social history of the violin, said it was almost 100 years after guarneris death before his genius was recognised. This guarneri del jesu instrument gained its name after being owned by the belgian 19th century violinist henri vieuxtemps. This deluxe set includes an inside mold that is 15mm thick made of 11 ply wood. He rivals antonio stradivari 16441737 with regard to the respect and reverence accorded his instruments, and for many prominent players and collectors. The book offers an overview of 300 years of violin history. Figure 2 transverse ct profile of a 1735 guarneri del gesu at the widest section of the lower bout. Instruments made by guarneri are often referred to as del gesus. Giuseppe del gesu, contradictory though it seems, was most consistent as regards the form, figures, and composition of his label. I centenari dei guarneri, i centenari dei guarneri. As such its contents should be treated with extreme caution. Giuseppe guarneri del gesu violins browse instruments. In his book on stradivari, fetis mentions an early form of del 9gesu label, 8 later re. Guarneri simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In a major rare and expensive book on geiseppe guarneri del gesu, by p. Guadagnini, but also lesserknown masters such as paul knorr, dante baldoni, charles nicolas altermatt and many others. The guarneri book appropriately pays most attention to del gesu, but also gives due regard to andrea guarneri who started the violinistic dynasty in cremona, andreas two sons pietro giovanni known as peter guarnerius of mantua and giuseppe giovanni battista known as joseph guarnerius filius andrea, the father of del gesu, and the other son. While pietro earns respect for his deft combination of cremonese and venetian styles, the rich and complex tonal quality. Giuseppe guarneris two sons pietro of venice and giuseppe del gesu both trained with and assisted him in the 1710s, but in keeping with the individuality of the guarneri tradition their conceptions of violin making developed along strikingly dissimilar. Vieuxtemps guarneri del gesu 1741 poster the strad shop. Bartolomeo giuseppe guarneri del gesu, cello, cremona, 1731. I first heard of david fulton a while back, when i first interviewed james ehnes. The instrument was later used by yehudi menuhin, itzhak perlman and pinchas zukerman. Alard guarneri del gesu violin 1742 poster the strad shop. Il cannone guarnerius project gutenberg selfpublishing. They helped cowrite giuseppe guarneri del gesu alongside other books.
Peaks represent harder fall growth and troughs represent softer. Hear great recordings from the young rock stars of the instrument to the established veterans, and the greats of the past. In his book on stradivari, antoine stradivari, luthier celebre. See more ideas about violin, violin family and cello.
Giuseppe guarneri del gesu ranks today as one of the two greatest violin makers of all time, although the marked difference between the appearance and sound of his instruments and those of stradivari makes comparison almost impossible. Even people who know nothing about the violin know the name of its most famous maker. Its one piece of maple back is marked with a broad curl which extends upward. In around 1730 in cremona, italy, guarneri del gesu made two violins from the same piece of. Some simply prefer stradivari, and some notably paganini prefer del gesu. Apr 23, 2016 15 april 2016 en on the occasion of his concert at teatro ponchielli, david garrett was in cremona and wanted to visit the museo del violino. Buy giuseppe guarneri del gesu book online at low prices. The working methods of guarneri del gesu and their influence. The working methods of guarneri del gesu and their influence upon. Biddulphs book on giuseppe guarneri del gesu the pegbox. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The plowden is certainly one of the most beautiful del gesus in. The title of this book is the violin masterpieces of guarneri del gesu and it was written by peter biddulph. Dendrochronologies of twentyfive violins by giuseppe guarneri del gesu.
This violin, by guarneri del gesu, cremona, is a characteristic example of the last four years of del gesus life. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. History of the violin guarnerius del gesu 1731 exsorkin. The working methods of guarneri del gesu and their. While pietro earns respect for his deft combination of cremonese and venetian styles, the rich and complex. The violin masterpieces of guarneri del gesu paperback january 1, 1994 by peter biddulph author 5. Il cannone guarnerius of 1743 is a violin fabricated by the italian luthier giuseppe antonio guarneri of cremona 16981744 il cannone is also known by the variants il cannone del gesu, the cannon, often appended with guarneri del gesu, the guarneri trademark. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. One of the worlds premier dealers in fine stringed instruments, peter biddulphs london shop serves an international clientele of musicians we offer a variety of violins, violas and cellos, ranging from 19th century instruments to. Guarneri family, latin guarnerius, celebrated family of violin makers of cremona, italy. The set contains all templates for plate outline, neck scroll template, fhole template including the fhole position, upper and lower blocks, corner blocks and complete arching.
The guarneri book appropriately pays most attention to del gesu, but also gives due regard to andrea. The violin belonged for many years to a french amateur violinist named meyevre. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Giuseppe guarneri s two sons pietro of venice and giuseppe del gesu both trained with and assisted him in the 1710s, but in keeping with the individuality of the guarneri tradition their conceptions of violin making developed along strikingly dissimilar. At the time, ehnes had just come out with an album called homage, which celebrated 12 of the finest violins and violas ever made by stradivari, del gesu. The secret keeper is the story of two families one german jewish and the other russian who are bound together by a single, priceless instrument. Throughout september, wqxr explores the many sides of the iconic instrument. Jul 20, 2014 this guarneri del jesu instrument gained its name after being owned by the belgian 19th century violinist henri vieuxtemps. One was the kreisler guarneri, acquired by fritz kreisler in 1926, which he gave to the library in 1952. In undisturbed condition, this violin gives an unparalleled insight into the working methods of del gesu.
Antonio stradivari, cremona, delgesu, guarneri, guarneridelgesu, new. A close study of the labels of the guarneri as found inserted in their instruments is not without interest. The guarneri violin labels page labels of giuseppe guarneri del gesu. Biddulph there is this page showing violin plate graduation patterns of some of his most famous violins. It was published by peter biddulph and has a total of 72 pages in the book.
He rivals antonio stradivari 16441737 with regard to the respect and reverence accorded his instruments, and for. What do we really know about giuseppe guarneri del gesu and how did the. We also handled the 1741 lipinski, san malo, the c. Its unpolished finish, lack of patina, pale ground and general condition mean it could almost be mistaken for a 19thcentury or even a modern instrument.