Giovanni
Battista
VIOTTI
1755-1824
Viotti was born in Fontanetto Po, near Vercelli, and passed away in London. He is regarded as the most influential Piedmontese musician in history. A composer of great vitality, a virtuoso violinist, innovator and musician admired by Mozart, Haydn and Brahms, as well as the inventor of the modern bow, Viotti represents a fundamental step on the path to great 19th century music.
Antonio
STRADIVARI
1644-1737
Born and raised in Cremona at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, Stradivari is universally recognised as one of the best violin makers of all time. Viotti’s exquisite violins are now cherished worldwide, and thanks to him, the legend surrounding his name began. He was in fact among the very first to perform with his instruments, in Paris, London and the European courts, and in all he owned no less than 12.
Giovanni
Battista
VIOTTI
1755-1824
Viotti was born in Fontanetto Po, near Vercelli, and passed away in London. He is regarded as the most influential Piedmontese musician in history. A composer of great vitality, a virtuoso violinist, innovator and musician admired by Mozart, Haydn and Brahms, as well as the inventor of the modern bow, Viotti represents a fundamental step on the path to great 19th century music.
Antonio
STRADIVARI
1644-1737
Born and raised in Cremona at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries, Stradivari is universally recognised as one of the best violin makers of all time. Viotti’s exquisite violins are now cherished worldwide, and thanks to him, the legend surrounding his name began. He was in fact among the very first to perform with his instruments, in Paris, London and the European courts, and in all he owned no less than 12.
Conceived to offer visitors a true experience, through an immersive, hi-tech set-up, the exhibition tells the story of Viotti’s personal and artistic life and his relationship with the Stradivari violins. Dialogues, dramatised monologues, actor’s narration (with the participation of actor Pierpaolo Spollon), videos, music, immersive and interactive experiences lead the visitor into a unique event of beauty and knowledge.
At the end of the immersive tour, the violin ‘vault‘: an extraordinary exhibition of some of the precious violins that belonged to Viotti (including some Stradivarius of special historical and artistic interest).
Opening hours
From 13 April to 5 May
Monday – Sunday 12pm – 8pm
From 6 May to 2 June
Friday – Sunday 12pm – 8pm
Booking
The visiting experience is designed as an event, so reservation slots are provided in order to avoid queues and overcrowding and to ensure a full enjoyment of the exhibition.
With the contribution of:
Official Carrier:
With the support of:
Investindustrial
Punto Service
Banca di Asti Biver Banca
Dulcimer Fondation pour la Musique
Unione Buddhista Italiana
Iren
Mundiriso
Nova Coop
Associazione d’irrigazione Ovest Sesia
Riso Acquerello
Alessandrosimoni
Alba Tetti
Museo della Farmacia Picciola
Autovar Nuova Sa-Car
Deoflor
Gruppo Marazzato
Travaglini Gattinara
With the collaboration of:
Rotary Club Vercelli
Rotary Club Sant’Andrea
Lions Club Vercelli
Soroptimist Club Vercelli
Federmanager
Strade del Riso Piemontese di qualità
ASCOM Fipe
Maio Group
Fondazione Italiana Patria della Bellezza
Ufficio Scolastico Provinciale di Vercelli
Artes Liberales ODV
Banda Musicale G. B. Viotti di Fontanetto Po
PRESS OFFICE
Claudia Cefalo
claudia.cefalo@fondazioneviotti.it / +39 340 4891682
Andrea Milanesi
andrea.milanesi@fondazioneviotti.it / +39 346 7959267