Francesco Rugeri had 4 sons, lets take a look at who they were and their contribution to Cremona in its golden period.
In this episode we concludes the story of Francesco Ruggeri, a lesser-known but fascinating violin maker from Cremona, Italy. Discover his life, his move to different parishes, and the roles his children played in carrying on his legacy.
This episode looks at the history of Cremona as a bustling city for artisans, the family dynamics and movements of the Ruggeri family, and their contributions to violin making, especially in producing smaller cellos. Discover Vincenzo Ruggeri, Francesco's well-known son, his marriage, and his life in Cremona. Then again there is the mysterious death of Francesco's youngest son, Carlo....
Join me as I talk to guests Duane Rosengard, Jason Price, and Emily Brayshaw on topics like the influence of military fashion on civilian dress, the characteristics of Ruggeri instruments, and the historical contexts of the Ruggeri family's work.
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