Gaetano Pollastri

Gaetano Pollastri (1886–1960) was a professional violinist but after the first world war he devoted himself to violin making.

He worked with the same company as his brother in via Castiglione, that was devoted to the construction, repair and commerce of string instruments.

In the following twenty years Gaetano constructed numerous instruments of which, in 1930, a violin with papal coat of arms that he personally donated to Pope Pious XI.

He also restored precious violins; among them, a Stradivari and a Guarneri of Guglielmo Marconi brother's property, Alfonso.

Thanks to him, born in Musiano di Pianoro, the luthier's ancient Art was brought back to a new life.'