Riccardo Bergonzi graduated at the top of his class at the Cremona School of Lutherie in 1979. Since then, he has won numerous awards for his stringed instruments including a first prize at the Cremona Triennial Competition. He is considered one of the senior makers of Cremona today and Givens Violins is proud to handle his work. This violin is no exception to the Masterful work Bergonzi has produced throughout his life. This violin produces a direct, powerful tone, and offers the player a broad spectrum of timbres and color. The violin has a clear and focused sound while maintaining a complexity throughout the instrument. This violin would be ideal for the advanced or professional player.