Simeone Morassi continues the tradition of the world-famous violin-making family and is a producer of first-class string instruments. After more than 35 years of activity as a luthier, his instruments are appreciated and well-known worldwide. His limited production is noted for the use of especially selected woods, aged in excess of 25 years. He entered numerous international violin making competitions winning the First Prize and Gold Medal in the following competitions: Mittenwald 1989 - Germany; Triennale di Cremona (premio Sacconi) 1991; Poznan 1993 - Poland; Poznan 1996 - Poland; Esztergom 2000 - Hungary; Nachod 2004 - Czech Republic. In addition, he has received various special prizes such as best varnish, best workmanship, and sound quality: Baveno 1987, silver medal for viola and cello; Sofia 1988 - Bronze medal and award for the best workmanship for violin; Paris 1991 - Special mention of the jury for violin and viola; Cremona 1991 - Sacconi award for Cremona Triennale; Poznam 1996 - special prize for highest violinmaker quality; Poznam 1996 - special prize for the highest sound quality. He has also been invited to take part of the juries of numerous international competitions. Since 2017 he has been Vice-President of EILA, the International Association of Master Violin and Bowmakers. From 2012 to 2016 he is President of the Professional Group of the ALI Italian luthier association. In 2023 he was elected President of the EILA Association and in 2024 President of ALI Italian Luthier Association. Numerous antique instruments of the classic Italian violin making period have passed through his workshop from various places in the world, making it a destination for musicians and collectors searching for exclusive instruments.
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