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Pier Angelo Balzarini

Cremona, 1962–2000

Pier Angelo Balzarini (1962-2000) was an Italian luthier born in 1962, who passed away in 2000 in Cremona. He received his training at the Cremona International School of Violin Making, studying under notable figures such as Pistoni, Zambelli, and Bulfari. Balzarini's work was recognized with prizes at Poznan in 1987 and in Cremona in 1985 and 1988.

Worked Cremona
Made Viola

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£30,122

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Pier Angelo Balzarini fece in Cremona Anno 1987, branded to the inside back and table BPA Lot 38TarisioJanuary 2025£30,122est. $ 20,000-30,000
Bearing the maker's label and brands to the back and upper block, good condition Lot 363June 2016£16,028est. € 4.000-5.000

Maker Overview

Life

Pier Angelo Balzarini (1962-2000) was born in 1962 and passed away in 2000 in Cremona, Italy. He attended the Cremona International School of Violin Making.


Influence and legacy

  • Training: Pier Angelo Balzarini studied under Pistoni, Zambelli, and Bulfari.
  • Awards: Pier Angelo Balzarini was a prize winner at Poznan in 1987 and in Cremona in both 1985 and 1988.
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Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

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BALZARINI, Pier Angelo Born 1962, d.2000 Cremona Italy. Attended Cremona International School of Violin Making, and studied under Pistoni, Zambelli, and Bulfari. Prize winner at Poznan 1987 and in Cremona 1985 and 1988. [Nicolini]

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