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Ciano d’Enzo School

Odoastro Bolondi

Ciano d’Enzo, 1906–1963

Self-taught maker, produced nine violins (one of which was commissioned by Mussolini), one cello and three double basses before retiring in 1932 to pursue a political career. One violin in the Prague Conservatoire. — John Dilworth

Worked Ciano d’Enzo

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

BOLONDI, Odoastro Born 1906, died 1963 Ciano d’Enzo, Emilia Romagna Italy. Self-taught maker, produced nine violins (one of which was commissioned by Mussolini), one cello and three double basses before retiring in 1932 to pursue a political career. One violin in the Prague Conservatoire.

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