Instruments
Andrea Postacchini (Fermo 1781 - 1862)
– we await news from the world about the luthier from Fermo –
Violin
Andrea Postacchini, 1830
Ph copyright: Tarisio
Violin
Andrea Postacchini, 1842
Ph copyright: Florian Leonhard
Violin
1/4 size violin attributed to Andrea Postacchini, G. Pasqualini collection, currently in the Civic Art Gallery of Ascoli Piceno
Note from the Cultural Center: a restoration of the instrument is planned shortly
Violin
Property of Professor Eduard SCHMIEDER (U.S.A.)
The Maestro, Member of the Jury of Edition XXI - 2014, being interested in the luthier Postacchini after his previous presence in the Jury in 2007, looked for and had the opportunity to buy in London a valuable violin (accompanied by a 1984 certificate by the London company John & Arthur Beare, proving that the violin is an authentic instrument of the luthier from Fermo "Andrea Postacchini" built around the years 1830/1840, has not undergone restorations and is well preserved in all its originality) which he brought with him to Fermo with the double purpose of making the public admire it and listen to its sound 180 years later from his birth.
The instrument was exhibited in the Aquila Theater Foyer for the whole length of the 21st Edition and the winner of Category - B Sophie WANG (14 years old from Taiwan), chosen by the owner, played the violin at the Aquila Theater in the "Award Ceremony and Concert of the Winners" on May 30th, 2014.
Bow
Andrea Postacchini, 1840
Through the many works of art acquired, the Collection of the Cassa di Risparmio di Fermo Foundation reveals the attention it pays to the values of its territory. The display of this page demonstrates the will to present the best of the place to the world and its logo shown on this site, together with that of its Banca Carifermo SpA, is a recognition of the excellent luthier from Fermo and a further active impulse towards “Andrea Postacchini” International Violin Competition.
Violin
Andrea Postacchini, 1860
From this second demonstration page we dedicate a special praise to the Cassa di Risparmio di Fermo Foundation and to its Banca Carifermo SpA for the incessant assistance and presence in all the best local and international occasions of research, acquisition, presentation and exhibition of the various forms of important historical memories of the City of Fermo of the past and no less of present days.
Violin
Andrea Postacchini, 1855
Last May 6th, on the "Spring Day" for the opening of the Andrea Postacchini 2023 Festival and the Thirtieth Edition of the International Violin Competition (20th - 27th May 2023) dedicated to the famous violin maker from Fermo, a prized “Postacchini” violin from 1855 came back to its hometown, brought to Fermo (with the complicity of the violin maker Giovanni LAZZARO) by its owner,the Japanese American violinist Alexander Ishizuka-Hobbs who offered the public the sound of his beloved instrument by performing a piece by Prokofiev for solo violin, vibrant emotions of history and great music.
Ph copyright: Marcel Richters
Cello
Andrea Postacchini del 1822 Opus 189
The Owner, who prefers to remain anonymous, lives in Germany and uses the instrument with great satisfaction for his profession as a “Maestro d'Orchestra”, we thank him for having granted the photos and their publication and for allowing us to show this beautiful original instrument in all its parts, thank you!!
Cello
Andrea Postacchini authenticated by Charles Beare (London) in 1988
The owner, who lives in Great Britain and prefers to remain anonymous, has since played his cello by virtue of his profession in numerous concert halls around the world and with the most important British orchestras. We are grateful to him for sharing photos and allowing their publication. We are delighted to be able to fully display this beautiful original instrument to our visitors...thank you so much!!