Vincenzo Panormo
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Vincenzo Trusiano Panormo (1734–1813) was an Italian
luthier
of English violins. Panarmo is thought to have been born in Palermo
, Sicily
(Panormo is the Latin version of Palermo). He studied violin making in Naples with the Gagliano family of luthiers
. From 1753 to 1789, Panormo worked in Paris
as a violin craftsman. At the start of the French Revolution
, he moved to Dublin, where he worked with Thomas Perry
, and then to London
where he crafted instruments until his death in 1813. Panormo's violins are considered English with influences by Stradavarius and Amati
. Historians note Panormo as one of the finest English violin makers.
Many of the traditional accounts of Panormo's life say that he spent some time working in Cremona for the Bergonzi family. Although no documentary evidence has been found, there is a strong stylistic link between them. The influence of this great master on the London makers of the time, and those that followed, is enormous. Panormo was responsible for introducing the Cremonese style into London.
Italy
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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...
of English violins. Panarmo is thought to have been born in Palermo
Palermo
Palermo is a city in Southern Italy, the capital of both the autonomous region of Sicily and the Province of Palermo. The city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence; it is over 2,700 years old...
, Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
(Panormo is the Latin version of Palermo). He studied violin making in Naples with the Gagliano family of luthiers
Gagliano Family of Luthiers
There are as many as eighteen violin makers named Gagliano that are known worldwide today. Below are a few of the more recognizable luthiers.-Alessandro Gagliano:...
. From 1753 to 1789, Panormo worked in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
as a violin craftsman. At the start of the French Revolution
French Revolution
The French Revolution , sometimes distinguished as the 'Great French Revolution' , was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France and Europe. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years...
, he moved to Dublin, where he worked with Thomas Perry
Thomas Perry (violin maker)
-Life:Perry was born in Dublin, the son of a Thomas Pierrie working at Temple Bar. He was probably of Huguenot descent. By 1787 Perry had established his business in nearby Anglesea St...
, and then to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
where he crafted instruments until his death in 1813. Panormo's violins are considered English with influences by Stradavarius and Amati
Amati
Amati is the name of a family of Italian violin makers, who flourished at Cremona from about 1549 to 1740.-Andrea Amati:Andrea Amati was not the earliest maker of violins whose instruments still survive today...
. Historians note Panormo as one of the finest English violin makers.
Many of the traditional accounts of Panormo's life say that he spent some time working in Cremona for the Bergonzi family. Although no documentary evidence has been found, there is a strong stylistic link between them. The influence of this great master on the London makers of the time, and those that followed, is enormous. Panormo was responsible for introducing the Cremonese style into London.