/Antonio's Violin Shop

By Appointment Only Tel: (631) 277-4898

Biography

Antonio Donato was born in Messina, Sicily, and raised in Genoa in Northern Italy. At a young age he returned to Sicily to continue his apprenticeship. He worked with Mr. Lentini, restoring bowed instruments. For years Antonio dedicated his time and craftsmanship to restorations and then to the art of violin and viola making.

Antonio is well known in the Art of Luthiery and is a long time member of The Violin Society of America where he participates at the International Competition of Violin and Viola Making. He is also an active member of The Violin Makers Association of Arizona International, where he won several Certificates of Merit and first place gold medals for his violins and violas.

In order to share his love of music with others, in 1990, Antonio Donato founded the Donato Music Establishment, which today continues to successfully provide quality Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Upright Basses for serious students to highly trained professionals. You can enjoy a large selection of rare and modern string instruments and bows in various price ranges. Professional restoration on all bowed instruments is always available. For years, several professionals have been playing Antonio's hand crafted instruments.

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