Harpsichord by Traeri, U

The Davia Bargellini Civic Museum of Industrial Art in Bologna houses a remarkable collection of antique musical instruments, part of the legacy of renowned musicologist Luigi Ferdinando Tagliavini. The museum's highlight is the historic harpsichord, built in 1729 by Bolognese master luthier Ugo Annibale Traeri. This plucked string instrument is renowned for its richly painted decorations, making it not only an acoustic masterpiece but also a true visual work of art typical of the Italian Baroque

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