News and curiosities

Updates on our two newborn da spalla cellos

plus Sergey Malov plays Rossini duet for cello and doubleness.

10 hrs ago • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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Report on our trip to France and the UK

...a bit off topic? maybe, but it's about stories that musical instruments carry with them!

Feb 21 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

We're all set for London BVMA Makers Day!

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

Jan 31 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

9:01

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

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Jan 10 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

10:33

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

2:13

Pumpkin risotto recipe and a visit from a friend

New da spalla luthier in Wisconsin!

Nov 21, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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

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

This is our 200th newsletter!!!

Oct 1, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

3:04

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

Introducing our instruments for Cremona Mondomusica

We recorded this video ten days ago and left for our holiday by the sea.

Sep 8, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

10:45

Come and meet us this autumn, we’re exhibiting!

Upcoming shows in Cremona and Paris!

Aug 21, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

Alessandro’s latest Violoncello da Spalla reached his home in Catalonia!

Including a video of our live performance of the sonata “Il Pastor Fido”

May 30, 2025 • Daniela Gaidano & A. Visintini

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