Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2012
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Description: Cremonese violin craftsmanship is renowned for its traditional process of fashioning violins, violas, cellos and contrabasses. Each violin-maker constructs from three to six instruments per year, shaping and assembling more than 70 pieces of wood around an inner mould by hand, according to the different acoustic response of each piece. Every part is made with a specific wood, carefully selected and naturally well seasoned. Craftsmanship requires a high level of creativity to adapt techniques and personal knowledge to each instrument. No two violins are alike. (85 words)
Country(ies): Italy
© 2011 by Lorenzo Pizzi - Terra d'ombra Production
Duration: 00:10:00 - Support: DVD (0071900009)