Sámuel Nemessányi
1837–1881 (age 44)
Biography
Sámuel Nemessányi’s skill as a luthier brought warmth and resonance to countless instruments, nurturing the musical life of his region for decades. He combined masterful handwork with a musical ear that guided his every curve and varnish.
Colleagues recall Nemessányi as generous with apprentices and relentless in pursuit of sonorous perfection, ensuring that his instruments would continue to sing long after his passing.