Guiseppe Guarneri (Noun)
Meaning
Italian violin maker and grandson of Andrea Guarneri (1687?-1745).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Guiseppe Guarneri crafted violins that were highly sought after by musicians of his time for their exceptional tone and playability.
- The violin crafted by Guiseppe Guarneri in 1732 is on display at the music museum in Cremona, Italy.
- Guiseppe Guarneri's instruments are considered some of the greatest examples of Italian violin making in the Baroque era.
- Some music historians argue that Guiseppe Guarneri's violins were not as technically perfect as those of his grandfather, Andrea Guarneri.
- Despite the challenges he faced, Guiseppe Guarneri continued to produce exquisite violins until his death in 1745.