"You do not make a violin. You make barrels and benches. A violin, like bread, grapes, and children, is born and nurtured…"
The workshop has been operating for over 10 years, crafting violins, violas, and bows.
A Brief Overview of the Traditions and Craftsmanship of String Instrument Making
About the St. John the Forerunner Monastery and its violin workshop
Some reviews of the instruments and masters
The tradition traces its roots to Maestro Gio Batta Morassi (1934-2018, Cremona).
Master of stringed musical instruments: violins, violas, cellos, guitars.
Master of stringed musical instruments: violins, violas.
Master of stringed musical instruments: violins, violas, cellos.
Master of stringed musical instruments: violins, violas. Oil miniature, inlay master.
"You do not make a violin. You make barrels and benches. A violin, like bread, grapes, and children, is born and nurtured…"
A beautiful violin with a wonderful voice.
Intarsia of a fleur-de-lis in various wood species on the top plate, visible through the transparent chinrest.
A handcrafted instrument based on the master's original design.
Violin with a Varnished Oil Miniature on the Top
Violin with Inlay on the Back
Made in 2021 in Moscow. It is not a copy of the models of Cremonese masters, its own original cartridge.
Viola, custom-made.
A beautiful, relatively large viola with a bright, classic sound.
A German handcrafted instrument, built on the model of the large-pattern Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin of 1610.
A Czech handcrafted instrument from the early 20th century..
A German handcrafted instrument from the early 20th century, built on the model of G. Battista Guadagnini.
Should you require additional photographs or have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
An Example of a Restored Chipped and Missing Corner of the Top Plate
An Example of a Complex Bow Repair
An Example of Proper Instrument Care
Please feel free to contact us for the repair or maintenance of your instrument or bow, including bow rehairing.
We use only high-quality materials and components!
