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The Catgut Acoustical Society Library |
| File #: | P2840 |
| Name: | Pasqualini, Gioacchino |
| Dates: | 1902-197? |
| See also: | B2470 - Barducci, Italo. |
| General Information: |
| A concert violinist also trained in mathematics and acoustics (receiving his diploma from the University |
| of Rome in 1938) Pasqualini maintained a lifelong interest in the art and science of violin making as well |
| as the study of ancient instruments. As sponsor and contributor to many national and international |
| conferences in violin acoustics, Pasqualini did much to engender the revival of violin making in Italy, and |
| was a prime influence in the reestablishment of the Cremona Violin Making School. His research in |
| electroacoustics applied to the study of violin acoustics and his extensive corresponcance on the subject |
| brought Pasqualini a worldwide reputation. He corresponded with F.A. Saunders and C.M. Hutchins. |
| He was especially interested in standardising the size of the viola at 16 1/2 inches. In 1962 he presented |
| his extensive collection of stringed instruments to the Saint Cecilia Academy of Rome in memory of his |
| son who died tragically. Pasqualini is best known today in violin acoustics for his joint paper with Italo |
| Barducci, "Misura dell'attrito interno at delle constanti elastiche del legno" Il Nuovo Cimento , 5(5), |
| 16-466 (1948) reproduced in Benchmark Vol. 5 with English translation. |
| File Contents: |
| P2840 | -- | 101 |
| Correspondence (11): (1955-1973) involving REF, CMH, Pasqualini, and FAS. |
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| P2840 | -- | 102 |
| Miscellaneous (1951-1969): biographical material, bibliographic publications, `homages' to G.P. |
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| P2840 | -- | 103 |
| Miscellaneous: A.N.L.A.I (Nat'l Assoc Italian Luthiery) statutes & notices; bibliographies on |
| ultrasound; programs from 2nd & 3rd nat'l competitions for contemporary makers; competition |
| announcements; newspaper accounts; Santa Cecilia Program |
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| P2840 | -- | 104 |
| Technical papers: (5 from 1948-1961) with some translations. Also a translation of an article by |
| Pasqualini, but probably based on one by Chisto Petkov. See Tech Summary. |
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