Today, Soprano is widely regarded not only as the founder of the Italian accordion industry, but also as the true inventor of the modern instrument.īy clicking on an item on our website, you agree to our use of cookies.⭕ We have been well informed by a very reputable and reliable source that this is a true and original Settimio Soprani Artist VI which originates from the 1960s,and that this is one of the very best and sought after accordions ever made.Īs originally there were only a much smaller amount of Settimio Soprani Artist VI accordions made,when compared to the Scandalli Super VI accordions which were also made during that same time period,and therefore the fan shaped designed grill Artist VI is considered to be far more valuable by accordion collectors and enthusiasts. In 1900, Soprani with his sons Luigi and Achille, obtained a triumphant success at the Paris Exposition, so Soprani became a member of the Academy of inventors of Brussels and Paris and was nominated cavaliere del lavoro (an Italian decoration given to important figures in industry). The instrument, maybe given to him by the Austrian, was then taken apart to study its operation and to try to understand the secret of that gimmick, which seems to have been a copy of the Accordeon patented in 1829 by the Viennese Demian that emitted wonderful sounds.

Paolo, attracted by the fascinating sound of a strange box that the guest was playing, wanted to know about its mechanisms. In 1863, near to Castelfidardo, his father Antonio gave hospitality to an Austrian pilgrim returning from Loreto. PAOLO SOPRANI - BIOGRAPHY Recanati 1844 - Castelfidardo 1918 Soprani is known worldwide as the founder of the Italian accordion industry. In 1864 Paolo Soprani, helped by his brothers Settimio and Pasquale, created the first workshop in the same farmhouse that had hosted the Austrian, giving rise to the first accordions. The company took its name from its first founder, who began manufacturing accordions in 1863. Paolo Soprani is a manufacturer of accordions based in Castelfidardo. The accordion shows signs of ageing, but is in good condition. We recommend a small maintenance and extension before playing it since it has been unused in its bag for the last few years. Settimio Soprani Accordion Update Your Browser Settimio Soprani Accordion Update Your Browser.

Settimio soprani accordion 1965