Interview with Simone Giacchetti – Algam Eko, Francesco Toccaceli – Lag Guitars and with Gianfilippo Fancello – Martin Guitars
Interview with Francesco Toccaceli – Lag Guitars and Gianfilippo Fancello – Martin Guitars With the Acoustic Guitar Village just days away, we gathered some leading voices from the guitar world. We spoke with Simone Giacchetti of Algam Eko, a key player in the distribution and development of historic brands; Francesco Toccaceli of Lag Guitars, who […]
Interview with Claire Crausaz – JURA TONEWOOD
by Martina Gozzini We’re delighted to welcome Jura Tonewood to the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona for the first time. Located in the Jura region of France, this artisanal workshop works exclusively with local woods that grow near the atelier and emphasizes the use of native woods in its guitar construction. CLAIRE CRAUSAZ – JURA […]
Interview with Valerià Torregrosa – Alhambra Guitarras
by Martina Gozzini Alhambra Guitarras, a historic company founded in 1965 in Muro de Alcoy, Spain, will be present at the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona. With a long tradition of handcrafting classical, flamenco, and acoustic guitars, the brand combines masterful lutherie and innovation, maintaining its production entirely in Spain. On the occasion of its […]
Interview with Giorgio Polenta – Eko Guitars
by Martina Gozzini Siamo lieti di ospitare quest’anno all’Acoustic Guitar Village Eko Guitars, storico marchio della liuteria italiana. Abbiamo posto alcune domande a Giorgio Polenta per conoscere la storia del brand e le novità in arrivo, espressione di una lunga tradizione e di una costante attenzione all’innovazione. Can you tell us something about yourself and […]
In Search of Authenticity. An Interview with Pianist Ruben Micieli
by Lucrezia Liberati Dedication, inspiration, and talent are essential qualities for a musician, but what truly makes the difference is authenticity. This is the belief of Ruben Micieli, pianist, composer, and conductor originally from Comiso (Ragusa), born in 1997. He is expected to perform at the Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival 2025. Ruben, in […]
A Symphony on Film. Interview with Bruno Monsaingeon
by Aurora Anello “My musical activity is expressed in three different directions: whether I play, write a book, or record a film, I am still a musician.” Director, writer, and violinist, Bruno Monsaingeon, 81, from Paris, has dedicated the last thirty years of his career to versatility. His numerous documentaries on some of the most […]
Interview with Franco Mussida, Tradition and Innovation
di Stefano Prinzivalli The Electric Sound Village is opening in Cremona, a space that connects with a tradition spanning five centuries. How do you, Franco Mussida, see this meeting of tradition and innovation? “I see it as completely natural. Cremona is not just a city that loves music, but the soundboard of a region that […]
The international face of Cremonese violin making. An interview with Stefano Trabucchi
by Alessio Zuccaro A true veteran of the Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, Stefano Trabucchi, born in Sondrio in 1970 to a family of musicians, has also served as the fair’s technical consultant for several years. Known to the general public for his “Blue Violin”—the distinctive color of its varnish—donated to the Thai royal […]
Cesco’s Corner, Intervista a Francesco Balossino
di Stefano Prinzivalli Who are you, what do you do, and what do you look for in music? My name is Francesco Balossino, and I specialize in the restoration, maintenance, and authenticity appraisal of vintage instruments, particularly period guitars. My work is rooted in researching and preserving the original character of each instrument: each one […]
Interview with Maestro Enrica Crippa
di Stefano Prinzivalli Enrico Crippa, an academic background, but then passion takes over? Who is Enrico Crippa and what does he do? Passion for music is the key to everything; without it, it would be truly difficult to continue.I was born a musician and enthusiast, and my research led me to violin making at a […]