cello
Romeo Antoniazzi
built in Cremona in 1920
A cello built by Romeo Antoniazzi in Cremona in 1920.
Current player
Monique Heidema
from Romeo Antoniazzi
History of this instrument
In 2001, this instrument was in the possession of a Swiss dealer, where it was noticed by a renowned cellist as a cello with magnificent tonal qualities. This cellist alerted the Musical Instrument Fund, after which the cello was brought to the Netherlands for further examination by experts and cellists. Its exceptional qualities were confirmed by all involved, leading to its purchase by the Musical Instrument Fund. John Addison was the first to borrow it. In 2010, Lidy Blijdorp was loaned the cello for a time. Since 2011, the cello has been played by Monique Heidema.
About the builder Romeo Antoniazzi
Romeo Antoniazzi led an exceptionally unsettled life. By the time he was born, his parents had already lived at twelve different addresses, and his mother had already given birth to nine children. Romeo would not be their last child, and...
