In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 11: Guitars fit for a Queen (and a couple of guitar virtuosos)
You’ll recall that we left off in the middle of Day 7, when we were invited to the home of...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 10: A Visit with a Guitar Collector’s Guitar Collector
Last week, I left off with Day 6, a “Day in Paradise” (which I highly recommend, by...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 9: A Day in Paradise
I hope everyone enjoyed last week’s look at one of the local Genoese guitar denizens...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 8: Marco, the Guitar Collector
Day 4, as you recall, was a casual day with Franco’s family and friends, and later,...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 7
As you recall, last week’s issue left us exhausted after an entire day of harp guitar...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 6: Antonello Saccu
Upon leaving the Paganini Conservatory and Taraffo’s harp guitar, I was simultaneously...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 5: Taraffo’s Harp Guitar
We left off on Day 3, already overwhelmed with wonderful instruments. After lunch (another...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 4: A Visit to Pio Montanari & Alberto Giordano
Our story left off in the evening of Day 2, exhausted in our hotel room. We woke bright and groggy...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 3: A Nice Gift
Our story left off on Day 2, and now it’s evening. After dinner (every meal was 5-6 courses – I...
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In Search of Genoese Harp Guitars, Part 2: Franco’s Surprise
Day 2, afternoon: I ended last week’s issue just as we entered Franco’s home. I immediately turned...
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