Rosa Flammea
after the model of G. F. Pressenda (Turin)
Like a fiery rose, Rosa Flammea unites elegance, strength and timeless beauty.
Its glowing red colour, refined craftsmanship and open, warm voice create an instrument with a distinctive character. It draws its inspiration from the model of the famous Turin master Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, whose violins are renowned for their noble tone, musicality and excellent playability.
It is a quality full-size (4/4) European instrument made in the early 20th century. The two-piece spruce top with fine to medium-wide grain allows a rich resonance and a quick response under the bow. The two-piece, slightly flamed maple back, together with one-piece maple ribs and a matching maple head, creates a harmonious and elegant whole.
Its greatest quality is a distinctive velvety, very deep and balanced tone with fine projection across all registers. The instrument responds reliably and allows a rich musical expression in both lyrical and virtuosic works.
The original red oil varnish with gentle shading creates the impression of a flame that shifts from a bright, glowing red to deep ruby shades. It is precisely this exceptional play of colour that inspired the name Rosa Flammea.
The instrument was professionally inspected by the renowned Viennese luthier Gerlinde Reutterer.
Permanent collection
This violin is part of the private Violin Garden Collection and is currently not available for sale or rental. It represents an important part of the collection and preserves its story as part of the Violin Garden.
Technical details
- Size
- 4/4 (full size)
- Body length
- 35.7 cm
- Overall length
- 58.4 cm
- Upper bout
- 16.9 cm
- Middle bout
- 11.1 cm
- Lower bout
- 20.7 cm
- Top plate
- spruce, two-piece
- Back
- maple, two-piece, slightly flamed
- Ribs
- maple, one-piece
- Scroll
- maple
- Varnish
- original red oil
- Label
- facsimile G. F. Pressenda (Turin 1836)
Gallery
Discover this violin
Just as a rose blooms anew with fresh strength each year, so too does Rosa Flammea carry within her the voice of many generations of musicians.
Her story continues as part of the Violin Garden Collection, where she preserves the rich European violin heritage and inspires new generations of violinists.
Every instrument in the Violin Garden carries its own story. Rosa Flammea tells a story of fire, nobility and timeless music.