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John (Giovanni) Rossi

b. 1927

C., d. after 1985 New York US Violinist and maker. Pupil of Albert Moglie in New York 1939-1952. Worked with Bisiach in Milan 1956-1957. Established in Hempsted, New York 1964 and retired 1985. Eight violins, one viola, and one cello. Various Italian models. Shaded varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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ROSSI, John (Giovanni) Born 1927 Washington D.C., d. after 1985 New York US Violinist and maker. Pupil of Albert Moglie in New York 1939-1952. Worked with Bisiach in Milan 1956-1957. Established in Hempsted, New York 1964 and retired 1985. Eight violins, one viola, and one cello. Various Italian models. Shaded varnish. [Wenberg]

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