The copy, which will be made of white resin with red strings, resembles the saint George’s flag

Genoa, 20th July - The Premio Paganini is celebrating its 70th anniversary by creating a 3D replica of the Guarneri del Gesù violin, the famous “Cannone” that belonged to Niccolò Paganini and is held in the Palazzo Tursi. The replica, which will be in faithful 1:1 scale, was created by 3D scanning and printing with white resin and red nylon strings, which are the colours of the Saint George’s flag and the new logo for the Prize.

This process was made possible through the technical partnership agreement between the Premio Paganini and the company 3DiTALY, as part of the initiatives to relaunch Paganini’s image in Italy and abroad. This 3D copy of the “Cannone” is the first of the initiatives linked to new technologies and the digital, which will be developed over the coming months to meet an ever-wider audience, especially young people, also using innovative methods and new languages.

 “This is a great promotional initiative for the Premio Paganini, which will also be popular with young people. The 3D “Cannone” is an extra opportunity provided by new technologies, and it can be brought to schools and all over the city to recount Paganini in an unconventional way” commented the Mayor Marco Bucci. “It is also important to highlight that this work was carried out through a technical sponsorship as part of the Competition’s partnership research programme, and that all material relating to the scan and the digital model of the “Cannone” is now part of the archival heritage of the Municipality of Genoa.”

 “The project will be officially presented in October, during the 57th edition of the Competition. We are planning on doing this to mark important international events in Genoa and Rome, such as the Rolli Days and Maker Faire” explained the President of the Premio Paganini, Giovanni Panebianco. “It is another way to spread Paganini’s message, also for social purposes and to involve young people. I would like to thank the company 3DiTALY, our technical sponsor, for the spirit and enthusiasm shown in supporting this initiative. Special thanks go to the Premio Paganini management team and, in particular, to Matteo Ventricelli for his valuable planning and creative contribution.”

The 3D “Cannone” is currently located in the Prize headquarters, at the Palazzo Doria Carcassi, and can be displayed to the public at exhibitions such as the Rolli Days, but also at events and concerts scheduled for next year in Italy and abroad.