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Violin maker Ansaldo Poggi to be celebrated in new exhibition

2024-08-16T13:00:00Z

One of the most highly regarded Italian luthiers of the 20th century, he was an apprentice of Giuseppe Fiorini
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Filippo de Filippi: From Vatican to varnish

2023-12-07T08:05:00Z

The 19th-century violin maker Filippo de Filippi had an unusual route to his chosen career, taking in the Papal court, the Risorgimento and Rome’s cultural milieu. Stefano Pio explores his intriguing life

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Violin maker Ansaldo Poggi to be celebrated in new exhibition

Filippo de Filippi: From Vatican to varnish