Mathias Albani

Background

Mathias was born in 1621, in Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

Education

He was one of Stainer's aptest pupils.

Career

He was a violin maker. The tone of his violins, which are generally very high in the belly and have a dark red, almost brown, varnish, is more remarkable for power than for quality.

Works

• music

  • The tone of his violins, which are generally very high in the belly and have a dark red, almost brown, varnish, is more remarkable for power than for quality.

Connections

Son:

Mathias Albani

worked with the Amatis at Cremona, settling finally in Rome. His instruments, from 1 702-9, are considered almost equal to the genuine Amatis.

teacher:

Jacob Stainer

Jacob Stainer was the earliest and best known Austrian luthier.