Violoncellos da Spalla
Shaped through harmony, carried through the chest.
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The Art of Fugue Violoncello da Spalla
A remembering
One of the earliest modern violoncellos da spalla to return to the international stage.
A reference instrument for today's leading da spalla players.
Evolved through more than two decades of variations in use and performance.
The Dies Irae Violoncello da Spalla
At the Base of Harmony
Developed as a darker, denser, more powerful counterpart within the modern da spalla revival.
Favoured by players seeking power, presence, and clarity of articulation.
Slightly larger than The Art of Fugue, yet compact, with ergonomics that feel immediate and natural.
Playing Characteristics
Both models are fully customisable.
The Art of Fugue
Slightly narrower body. Open, warm, velvety barytone character, with clear projection and fast articulation. Developed since 2004 through a series of subtle model variations.
The Dies Irae
Slightly wider body of the same length. Counterintuitively, it feels smaller in the player’s hands. Darker, more grounded response, with increased density at the core.
The Dissonances violoncello da spalla exists. These two instruments represent the current peak of this journey.