Fondazione Casa Stradivari

The Fondazione Casa Stradivari was established in Cremona with the aim of bringing new life and voice to the historic home where Antonio Stradivari once lived and worked, rekindling the dialogue between craftsmanship, music, and education that made the city the very heart of the world’s violin-making tradition.
Inaugurated in 2023, the Foundation today serves as a centre for training, research, and creativity, dedicated to the transmission of violin-making knowledge and to nurturing the growth of young artisans and musicians from around the globe.
Within its walls, courses, masterclasses, and artistic residencies are held to foster exchange between master luthiers and performers, uniting tradition and innovation in the crafting and study of string instruments.

It is in this symbolic place that the legacy of Antonio Stradivari lives on — universally recognised as the greatest luthier of all time. Born in Cremona in 1644, he transformed the construction of the violin into a supreme form of art, blending beauty, precision, and acoustic perfection. His hands gave life to more than a thousand instruments, including some of the most celebrated violins in the world, capable of producing a unique and unmistakable sound — among them the renowned “The Angel – ex Madrileno” (1720), one of the masterpieces of his golden period.