Biography
Ciurba Nicolae
My introduction with the manufacturing of musical instruments was at a very early age , as violin making was a family tradition. Since I was little I used to stand by my father while he was working on something , trying to blend in by polishing a violin , thing that made me at the age of twelve , “ very useful “.
While attending a high-school specialized in wood carving , I decided to attend the courses of a violin making school .
1991
In 1991 , I started courses at the International Violin Making School of Cremona-IPIALL-, under the guidance of Master Wanna Zambelli , for four years. At the same school , I had as teachers Master Massimo Negroni , at varnishing , and Master Stefano Conia at restoration .
1995
I finished my studies , obtaining the Master Violin Maker qualification , in Cremona , 1995 , when I returned to my country . Here I continued my training working with my father .
1997
Since 1997 I have had my own business , having my father’s permanent support .
Then came a period of intense collaboration with well known workshops from Cremona for which I was privileged to work thanks to the technical knowledge I had regarding the Cremonese classical style of execution and acoustics .
I participated at some international contests of which I remember : Cremona 1994 , Baveno 1995 , Cremona 1997 , Cremona 2000 , Pisogne 2011.
I have also participated for many years at the “Mondomusica” International Fair from Cremona .
At the moment I am collaborating with a workshop from Torino , Italy , and my activity is divided between two locations , Reghin and Torino .
Awards
1990
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1992
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1997
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2000
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2005
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2012
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