Anthony Wrona
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Anthony Wrona - was an influential American
Luthier
(violin maker) and Archetier
(bow maker).
He was born in Buffalo, NY. As a youngster, was fascinated by making instruments (of the violin
family).
He served in World War II
, and came back a paraplegic (after a spinal injury).
Learned the trade/violin making and restoration from Simone Fernando Sacconi
and worked for Rembert Wurlitzer Co.
’s fine-instrument repair department.
After the closing of the Wurlitzer shop (in 1971), worked on his own.
"Wrona continued working for more than 30 years, making violins and occasionally repairing instruments. Sometimes dealing with difficult medical complications and chronic pain, he maintained a positive outlook till the end. He has inspired those who knew him not to let handicaps getting in the way and demonstrated that you can create great beauty despite obstacles."
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Luthier
Luthier
A luthier is someone who makes or repairs lutes and other string instruments. In the United States, the term is used interchangeably with a term for the specialty of each maker, such as violinmaker, guitar maker, lute maker, etc...
(violin maker) and Archetier
Archetier
A bow maker is a person who builds, repairs, and restores ancient or modern bows for instruments of the violin family. These include violins, violas, cellos, double basses, viola d'amore, viola da gamba, etc....
(bow maker).
He was born in Buffalo, NY. As a youngster, was fascinated by making instruments (of the violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
family).
He served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and came back a paraplegic (after a spinal injury).
Learned the trade/violin making and restoration from Simone Fernando Sacconi
Simone Fernando Sacconi
Simone Fernando Sacconi was an expert Italian violin maker and restorer who studied fellow luthier Antonio Stradivari extensively during his lifetime....
and worked for Rembert Wurlitzer Co.
Rembert Wurlitzer Co.
Rembert Wurlitzer Co. was a distinguished firm in New York City that specialized in fine musical instruments and bows.Founded in Europe in 1856, the Wurlitzer Co. was a world-famous musical instrument company known for its many ateliers in the United States....
’s fine-instrument repair department.
After the closing of the Wurlitzer shop (in 1971), worked on his own.
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"Wrona continued working for more than 30 years, making violins and occasionally repairing instruments. Sometimes dealing with difficult medical complications and chronic pain, he maintained a positive outlook till the end. He has inspired those who knew him not to let handicaps getting in the way and demonstrated that you can create great beauty despite obstacles."