Who is Giuseppe Fiorini?

Son of Bolognese violin maker Raffaele Fiorini, Giuseppe Fiorini first trained with his father and opened his own independent business in 1885, when he was just 24 years old. In the late 1880s Fiorini traveled to Munich to set up a partnership with Andreas Rieger, which lasted until Rieger retired in 1896, leaving Fiorini to …Read More

How did Giuseppe Fiorini influence Stradivari?

Fiorini had become increasingly influenced by Stradivari after seeing the relics of the Stradivari workshop in 1881 and he went to great lengths to buy the collection in 1920. In addition to his talents as a maker and businessman, Fiorini possessed great enthusiasm for teaching.

What is Carly Fiorina known for?

Fiorina is known primarily for her tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hewlett-Packard (HP). As the CEO of HP from 1999 to 2005, Fiorina was the first woman to lead a Top-20 company as ranked by Fortune Magazine.

What kind of varnish does Fiorini use?

Fiorini, like his father, often relied on classical models, especially Stradivari. However, he departed from his father in his use of classical construction methods. His varnish, which is uniformly of excellent texture and clarity, varies in color.