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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 for his violins and violas in 2007.
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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