Background
Carlo Antonio Testore was born in Milan, the son of Carlo Giuseppe Testore, also a noted luthier, and worked in the family"s workshop under the "Sign of the Eagle" on Contrada Larga in Milan.
Carlo Antonio Testore was born in Milan, the son of Carlo Giuseppe Testore, also a noted luthier, and worked in the family"s workshop under the "Sign of the Eagle" on Contrada Larga in Milan.
The workmanship and appearance of his instruments is considered rough, but the tonal quality is excellent. He was prolific, and most active as a luthier from 1715-1745. His violincellos are highly prized.
Jiří Panocha of the Panocha Quartet plays a 1743 violin by Carlo Antonio Testore.