Ep 22. Francesco Rugeri Part IV with Duane Rosengard
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In this episode we will be looking at Francesco’s most productive period of making instruments with a busy workshop and 4 sons helping him out. Jason Price from Tarisio fine violins and bows talks to us about Rugeris distinctive making style and his prolific production at this time in his life but things do not run as smoothly as Rugeri would like as he finds himself in hot water with court cases and grumpy children. Thankyou to the Australian Chamber Orchestra for permission to play their music.
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