A viola by Valentino De Zorzi, Florence 1904
Born in Vittorio, 1837, Valentino De Zorzi was a self-taught maker, having previously worked as a blacksmith and armourer in Bologna. He produced instruments of his own model, as well as of Stradivari and Stainer.
“What a great viola! I really love De Zorzi instruments and this is a rare viola. At 16″ it’s also the perfect size. Big tone…small viola!” Sean Bishop, Director
LOB: 406mm
Vibrating string length: 372mm
Price range: £50000+
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"I first visited Bishop’s Instruments and Bows when I was just a teenager and have always been excellently guided by Sean! I purchased a very fine Modern Cremonese Viola there which I used for my first performances of many different concertos, as well as several great bows including the Lamy which I play on today! I was also lucky enough to receive a great modern bow as part of the prize at the Lionel Tertis Viola Competition from Bishop’s and am very grateful to Sean for sponsoring prizes at several of the competitions which I participated in! "
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