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Alessandro di Matteo is an Italian luthier based in Cremona and one of the most meticulous makers in the city.
He came to making from playing. After graduating in violin and working as a teacher, he spent 1984 to 1995 as first violin in a symphony orchestra, and at the same time developed Hi-Fi systems out of an interest in how sound actually works. That led him to a constructive theory of the violin, drawn from old manuscripts and testimonies as well as modern acoustics, supported by the maker and musician Alessandro Crylov. He then attended the Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, graduating in 1998, and has taught there since 2001. He works from Guarneri del Gesu.
His instruments are played by professional violinists in Italy and abroad, several placed through us.
We were glad to get hold of one of Alessandro's violins because his standard of finish is exceptional even by Cremonese measure. The defining characteristics are power and precision. The sound is crisp and focused rather than diffuse, and the instrument is very easy to play. The E string is the standout, and in projection and capability it is genuinely reminiscent of the best del Gesu violins.
Every instrument is available for trial at our beautiful central London showroom.
Based near the vibrant Smithfield market area of the City of London, you'll find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for trying our contemporary collection.
49 Little Britain
EC1A 7BH, London
MyLuthier is the UK's leading Dealer of high-quality contemporary violins, violas, cellos and bows.
Started by Violinist Ariel Lang and Cellist Pedro Silva while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Our mission is to provide musicians with exceptional musical instruments and bows at a fair price.
