Roberto Regazzi

Roberto Regazzi (born 20 August 1956 in Bologna, Italy) is a notable contemporary violin maker and scholar who received his initiation in the craft from Otello Bignami. Regazzi lives and works in Bologna.

The debut was at an early age; when he was 14 years old started to be involved with passion in the construction of musical instruments, at that time mostly classical guitars, under the guidance of Alan Wilcox and in the mid 1970s.

Later, the possibility to become a home pupil of Otello Bignami was crucial for his decision to stop the studies at the Bologna University (Physics) to become a professional violin maker.

Established and well known worldwide for the high quality of his instruments, he has been president of a number of specialized organizations including the European Association of Violin and Bow Makers.

His violins are examples of the Italianate sound and in demand also in countries.

Just before the advent of the new millennium his production started to be inspired by Guarneri del Gesù, with the achievement of a rich and full sonority. His work is also inspired by Ansaldo Poggi and Otello Bignami (Augusto Pollastri's Bolognese School).

In 2006 the Chamber of Commerce of Bologna conferred on him an honour in recognition of his work.

Performers and musicians who have bought and play his instruments, including Boris Belkin,Franco Mezzena, Anne-Sophie Mutter,Ruggiero Ricci,Salvatore Greco, Giovanni Adamo, Uto Ughi, , Anastasiya Petryshak, Riccardo Brengola, the , Peter Fisher and many others.

The Regazzi Library is a large collection of books and documents about musical instruments.

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