We're all set for London BVMA Makers Day!

What we'll bring there? Hear their voice here!

Jan 31 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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A video-chat with spallist Els De Jonghe

Watch now | Meet Els, from Brussels, proud owner of a Daniela Gaidano Violoncello da Spalla

Jan 22 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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Sergey Malov live, Bach's sixth suite on the Violoncello da Spalla

No editing, no filters, no amplification

Jan 10 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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December 2025

How to use this newsletter’s archive, where to find us next year, and our best wishes for a great 2026!

Dear readers, thank you for being with us so far.

Dec 30, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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How to keep the bridge straight

Short video demonstration to help you keep the bridge straight

Dec 21, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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Violoncello da Spalla playing-position tips

A conversation with Clemens Kutshera, young luthier and cellist.

Dec 12, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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November 2025

An insight into basso continuo practice in Turin in the 18th century

A visit to the exhibition “Conte Cozio and the Myth of Stradivari”

Nov 30, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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Pumpkin risotto recipe and a visit from a friend

New da spalla luthier in Wisconsin!

Nov 21, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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Sigiswald Kuijken’s da spalla cellos

What is the man at the centre of the 21st-century da spalla revival playing on?

Nov 9, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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October 2025

“The Violoncello da Spalla in Historical Sources” by Juliane Oberegger

Excerpt from the magazine “Der forschende Musicus#”

Oct 20, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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Cremona review, and we’re already traveling to Paris Canto Mundi!!

This is our 200th newsletter!!!

Oct 1, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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September 2025

Who are the Violoncello da Spalla players?

Last year, I tried to propose Violoncello da Spalla to dealers, and I have to confess it was not a success (for the bad or the good, who can tell?).

Sep 21, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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