Romes forgotten jobs make a comeback 2013-10-25 11:02:06 Printable version Printable version Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on google Share on google_plusone_share Share on linkedin Share on blogger Share on myspace Share on digg Share on favorites More Sharing Services 6 YoutubeOctober 25, 2013. (Romereports) With each chiseled push, one of the worlds most prized instruments takes shape. Its at the heart of many symphonies, and its unmistakable sound is only possible thanks to the work of artists like Michel Eggimann, a master craftsman in Rome. MICHEL EGGIMANN Master Craftsman “Its something incredible to create an object that, to me, is so beautiful, but also makes music. Above all, its an object that is destined to be timeless.” It takes him between one to two months to hand-build each violin; from a block of wood, to the polished, glossy finished product. But finding his small shop at the heart of the Eternal City is no easy task. Well, unless you have this Excellence in Rome guide for artisans. LUCA BARRERA CNA Roma “In Rome, there are nearly 90,000 artisans, we chose only 100. We tried to find ones that would interest tourist.” Needless to say, Rome is a well established tourist destination. But the makers of this guide say they want people to know theres more to Rome than ruins and artwork. Plus, a deflated economy at home has forced them to expand their client list. LUCA BARRERA CNA Roma “These companies have always had local Romans as clients. But the economic crisis has reduced spending cash for Roman families, while it has increased those of foreign tourists.” The initiative is quite literally music to the ears for small artisan shops like Michels. MICHEL EGGIMANN Master Craftsman “Now more than ever, this is very important. I think of so many sectors where the economy is so tough, and we must think about the future.” Without this added visibility, this violin maker, like other small shops in Rome, might not be able to continue doing what he does best. And the music from these prized violins, would be silenced forever. A TRUE OLD WORLD ARTIST+++
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 23:46:24 +0000
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