Instrument restorer in Cremona, Italy, specializing in baroque violins. I live in the city of music and spend my days with the scents of spruce and maple. My reading taste is historical and technical—I love biographies of famous makers and books on the history of acoustic science. I believe that every instrument has a voice that is a product of its history. My profile is a textural, warm gallery of wood grains, varnish layers, and reviews of books that celebrate the dedication of the craftsman. I am an amateur violinist and find that playing the instruments I restore is the best way to understand their soul. I love the quiet streets of Cremona at night and a good glass of Lambrusco.