01/09/2026
🎻 Meet the Maker: Lorenzo Storioni
Born in Cremona in 1744, the same year Giuseppe Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ died, Lorenzo Storioni belongs to one of the most fascinating chapters of late Cremonese violin making.
Unlike many of the great makers who came before him, Storioni does not appear to have inherited a family tradition of violin making, and his path into the craft remains largely unknown.
What we do know is that he developed a remarkably personal language.
Storioni was deeply influenced by the freedom and experimentation associated with Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ — not by copying a fixed model, but by embracing the idea that a maker could constantly experiment with form, construction, and sound.
His instruments vary considerably in their models and details. Elongated or tilted f-holes, smaller corners, changing outlines and finishes all point towards a maker more concerned with acoustic results and individual expression than strict aesthetic rules.
And perhaps this is what makes Storioni so intriguing.
Working during a period when Cremona was no longer the flourishing centre it had been a generation earlier, he continued to produce instruments with a strong personality and a powerful, brilliant voice — helping carry the Cremonese tradition into a new era.
Today, Storioni is considered one of the most important makers of the late Cremonese school, alongside figures such as G.B. Ceruti and the later generations of the Bergonzi family.
A maker who did not simply preserve a tradition, but found his own way to continue it. 🎻
The instrument featured in this carousel is currently available at our Cremona workshop.
If you would like to learn more or arrange a private appointment, feel free to get in touch with us! 🧡📩
