What do I do in my workshop?
In the workshop I make, repair, restore and do the maintenance of the instruments of the classic quartet (violins, violas, cellos).
MAKING NEW INSTRUMENTS
The making is totally hand-made and this allows me to mantain consciousness and a deep contact with each new instrument.
![*0H1A8513 copia](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0H1A8513-copia.jpg)
![violin restoration violin restoration](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0H1A8587-copia.jpg)
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION
Old instruments may need repairs or more deep restoration. Alongside with the owner, I try and find the right way between proper conservation and functional repair and maintenance, taking into account both the needings of the instrument and of the player.
![violin restoration violin restoration](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0H1A8587-copia.jpg)
MAINTENANCE AND SET UP
Everyday maintenance is a key point to have an efficient instrument.
- Set up include different actions: bridge set up or replacement, fingerboard planing, peg maintennce, tailpiece and chinrest maintenance or replacement.
- Cleaning from different agents (see cleaning in ricerca e didattica)
- Bow re-hair
![*0H1A8569 copia](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0H1A8569-copia.jpg)
My instruments
They’re looking for a friend to play with. Contact me for giving them a try!
Violin, 2019, Grancino model (Milano, XVII century)
Spruce and maple, workshop-made oil varnish with turpentine, sandarac, aloe.
Its sounds is very personal, delicate but rich and offers the musician a wide range of playing responses.
![violino-grancino-tavola](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/violino-grancio-tavola.jpeg)
![violino-grancino-fondo](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/violino-grancino-fondo.jpeg)
![violino-grancino-riccio](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/violino-grancino-riccio-scaled.jpeg)
Violin, 2020, Stradivari model (‘Gibson, Huberman’, 1713)
Spruce and finely curly maple, workshop-made oil varnish with turpentine and sandarac, golden orange.
![LUCHO_fronte copia](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LUCHO_fronte-copia-1.png)
![LUCHO_retro](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LUCHO_retro.png)
![LUCHO_riccio](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LUCHO_riccio.png)
Violin, 2021, Stradivari model (‘Cecil’, 1724)
Spruce and curly maple, workshop-made oil varnish with turpentine and amber, golden red.
![fronte_sito](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fronte_sito.png)
![retro_sito](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/retro_sito-1.png)
![INES_riccio1](https://www.ilariacazzaniga.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/INES_riccio1.png)
A tree for a violin
I want to thank Mother Earth who provides us with wood, with which we can create art and music.
For each instrument I make, I plant a tree, which the player will take care of.