Francesco Goffriller


Francesco Goffriller is considered one of the master Italian violin, viola and cello makers of the Venetian school. He was thought to have been active between 1709 and 1739.
Although long thought to be the brother of the Venetian luthier Matteo Goffriller, he is now known to have been his son. He worked as a luthier in Venice from approximately 1709 until 1714 when he moved to Udine. Notable musicians who used Francesco Goffriller cellos including Jacqueline du Pré, Pablo Casals and Daniel Müller-Schott.

Goffriller Instruments

Cellos

Francesco Goffriller built many cellos in his lifetime. These are several known to still exist.
ModelYearOwnerNotes
Francesco Goffriller cello1737CIC now played by Ophélie Gaillard
Francesco Goffriller cello1735now played by Kenneth Kuo