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Wanna Zambelli Cremona
Violin
Wanna Zambelli first became
well-known in 1973 when she was awarded the gold medal with
the plaque of the Sacconi at the 5th Biennial of Stringed
Instruments of Cremona. This is the award for the best
violin by a maker under the age of thirty.Shortly afterwards
she continued her work in the shop of Francesco Bissolotti,
and here had the opportunity to work and study with one of
the greatest violin maker/ restorers of our time, Simone
Fernando Sacconi.
She is now a Master Luthier at
the International Violin Making School in Cremona, and makes
approximately three violins each year. Her instruments are
highly prized by players in many of the great orchestras in
Great Britain and the United States.Type in "Wanna Zambelli
in any search engine to learn more about her. She comes up
many times in the resumes of well known makers as in
"studied with Wanna Zambelli."
I bought this violin while in
Cremona after having a chance to tour the Cremona School
with Jella Boomsma and Wanna Zambelli. It was built in 1997,
and is the richest and fullest violin that I have ever
played. It is a superlative example of the "Modern Cremona
Style" made by one of the most well-known and respected
Cremonese makers. The tone is smooth and woody, with power
to spare. The level of craftsmanship is superb in all
respects.
Sorry, just
sold Wanna. Enjoy Jeffrey!
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