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In this edition


Welcome to CremonaMayor Gianluca Galimberti explains why the beating heart of the city is represented by its horde of talented luthiers
RETURNING HEROESThe Museo del Violino is hosting a special exhibition of some of the National Music Museum’s finest Cremonese instruments while the US institution is closed for renovations
RARITIES from VENICEFausto Cacciatori reports on a Museo del Violino project
Building bridges with violinsFausto Cacciatori previews an exhibition in Croatia that explores the doctor and luthier Franjo Kresnik’s deep connection with Cremona and its violin making tradition
UNITED WE STANDCremona’s Cultural District of Violin Making brings together violin makers and municipal, academic and scientific institutions to promote lutherie education and research, writes Chiara Bondioni
Six years of successMuseo del Violino general director Virginia Villa celebrates the museum’s latest anniversary, and introduces a newly acquired masterpiece by Lorenzo Storion
FROM CREMONA TO MEXICOPaolo Bodini introduces an exhibition of Cremonese masterpieces in Puebla, the capital of Mexican Baroque
A DECADE OF friendshipThe Friends of Stradivari project celebrates ten years of hosting great instruments in Cremona
FESTIVAL of FIRSTSCremona’s STRADIVARIfestival features debut performances by leading violinists as part of a two-week musical feast, writes Roberto Codazzi
All under one ROOFThe Cremona Musica exhibition, held every year in September, has become an unmissable showcase of contemporary lutherie from around the world
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