Visintini Gaidano Violoncello da Spalla Makers
Italian luthiers specialized in violoncello da spalla,
following harmonic proportions design
The Italian-made Violoncello da spalla
Italian lutherie. What does it mean?
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Why the Violoncello da Spalla?
Who plays our Violoncello da Spalla?
Alberto Vitolo, violinista, Roma
![a29e52d1-48de-456e-81e3-5e0fad29f24c Alberto Vitolo violoncello da spalla Alessandro Visintini](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/a29e52d1-48de-456e-81e3-5e0fad29f24c.jpg)
![3acd0c7e-4009-4873-a380-a256e084dadd Alberto Vitolo violoncello da spalla Alessandro Visintini](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3acd0c7e-4009-4873-a380-a256e084dadd.jpg)
Ogni giorno che passa mi rendo conto al di là di tante parole...che il violoncello da spalla é uno strumento completamente diverso da tutti. E' un mondo che raccoglie in sé tecniche e cultura del suono diverse, una contaminazione molto interessante.
![IMG_9241 testimonial visintini Gaidano violoncello da spalla makers](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_9241-1.jpeg)
![IMG_5801 Wenhan Jiang Violoncello da spalla Daniela Gaidano](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_5801.jpg)
Wenhan Jiang - Principal Viola BBC Ulster Orchestra
Price list 2024
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€ 21.000
(plus taxes if applicable)
Choose your model and your preferred string setup
among various modern or gut string options from different string makers.
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Violoncello da Spalla A-case
The custom-made case, super lightweight and super compact in carbon fiber.
The only case for Violoncello da Spalla that fits in the overhead compartment of airplanes!!!
Valued at €1300!
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But did it really exist?
Comparison between ours and the small cello by J. Ch. Hoffmann, Leipzig 1725 at the Grassi Museum in Leipzig.
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![IMG_3240 Visintini Gaidano Shelley Takakura a Lipsia Grassi museum](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_3240.jpg)
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Measurements of the small cello by Jh. Ch. Hoffmann, Leipzig, at the MIM in Brussels.
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Measurements of the small cello by Jh. Wagner, Borstendorf 1750 at the St. Anna Museum in Lübeck.
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Doing research in Markneukirchen Museum
![img_4474 Alessandro Visintini Museum Markneukirchen research](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_4474-scaled.jpeg)
![IMG_8264 Daniela Gaidano Markneukirchen Museum](https://violoncellodaspalla.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8264-scaled.jpg)
Why us?
Others know
what's best for you.
We don't!
Others have already decided what's best for you before even knowing you.
We listen to you to bring to life the instrument you're already in love with.
We have a mission: to build your instrument for you, the one you're already in love with. This entails from us a completely open-minded approach towards you, realized in our vocation to listen to your needs, undoubtedly musical, but also aesthetic, stemming from your historical background and artistic exploration, and what you envision for your future with the instrument.
We'd like to involve you in our enthusiasm for the violoncello da spalla, its various incarnations over time, and its potential uses based on your needs and artistic interests. This fascinating instrument has seen many luthiers encountering and crafting it in various forms over time, so the initial choice of model is important. We can share with you tons of historical and iconographic information about surviving original instruments, as well as key construction principles, so you can consciously choose what suits you best.
We understand that today, the violoncello da spalla can raise many doubts and fears regarding the opportunity of its use, the authenticity of its existence, and the playable repertoire. We can provide you with much information that will make you feel comfortable, even among the most skeptical.
We are also prepared for all related to accessories such as bows, strings, cases, and delivery methods. These issues, which can objectively hinder much enthusiasm if not adequately addressed, become easily approachable with us, both in terms of sourcing and costs, and timelines, always allowing you to choose from different options.
All of this within a framework of maximum transparency, with regular updates on the construction progress through a dedicated social channel, photographs, and possibly online meetings.
The possibility of meeting in person for the delivery of the finished instrument (except in situations beyond mutual will) in order to have your direct feedback and potentially provide you with final instructions on the finished instrument is also part of our vision.
All of this to truly create YOUR instrument, with our declared goal of building you an instrument that not only suits you personally but also allows you to make music with pleasure.
Da Spalla...
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... and not!
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What did you fall in love with?
Italian instrument built for you, not beforehand.
Constant updates: you will see your instrument being born and growing day by day.
All our research at your disposal.
Consultation on history, technique, posture, repertoire, strings.
Accessories: everything you need with transparent costs as if you were buying them yourself but without wasting time searching.
Thanks to close communication, we offer you a personalized service from design to delivery.
But is there repertoire?
We regularly publish on Substack articles with suggestions on repertoire
Sigiswald Kuijken tries out Violoncello da Spalla No. 1 just after it's been finished in the white. Unofficial video.
J. S. Bach: Sonata in C major for flute and basso continuo.
W. A. Mozart: "Queen of the Night" aria from The Magic Flute.
F. Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata - Sergey Malov
Violoncello da Spalla by Dmitry Badiarov