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Tomaso Balestrieri (fl c1750 - c1788) , Cremona (till 1757), Mantua
"The prime inspiration for violin making in Mantua in the 18th century was Pietro Guarneri, who had moved to Mantua from Cremona in the early 1680s. Although the influence of Guarneri can often be seen in Balestrieri's work, it is not known for certain with whom he studied. It has been suggested that Balestrieri may even have studied in Cremona before moving to Mantua. Balestrieri's main contemporary in Mantua was Camillo Camilli, but there is little evidence to suggest that the two were connected beyond an awareness of each other's style. Although Camilli was probably the more skilful craftsman, Balestrieri's instruments enjoy a superior reputation in the marketplace. This is due to the bold model and flat arch of his best instruments, which are based loosely on Stradivari and tend to produce a powerful sound suitable for the concert platform." (excerpted from Four Centuries of Violin Making by Tim Ingles.)
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