The most illustrious of several violin makers in the Bergonzi family was Carlo, born in Cremona, Italy, in 1683 (d. 1747). His training is not documented, but his early instruments show the influence ...

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — This week's Made in Chicago highlights the longtime violin maker behind Guadagnini ... “It's [from] 1882, I think.” For Lu, music runs in the family.