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violin

Vincenzo Panormo

built in London in ± 1790

An anonymous violin, built in London around 1790, from the Panormo school.

History of this instrument

This violin was donated to the Musical Instrument Fund in 2001 by a musician, along with bows by Tourte, Voirin, and Möller. Justyna Briefjes played this violin starting in 2009. Since 2021, the violin has been in the possession of Haejin Park.

About the builder Vincenzo Panormo

Driven by the desire for a better life, Vincenzo Trusiano set out from Palermo and traveled all the way across Europe to Dublin, but ultimately died in poverty in one of London’s slums. With his Italian instruments, he influenced violin...

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