Donadio Harpsichords
Donadio Harpsichords – Artistry in Every Note, Heard Worldwide
The sound of early music: "
, " handcrafted in Colombia
Custom Harpsichords and Specialized Restoration
Handcrafted by Mario Donadio
The tradition of the harpsichord,
handcrafted for our time
Custom-made by Mario Donadio
Every harpsichord built by Mario Donadio is the result of years of study and a deep passion for early music. Trained at Hubbard Harpsichords in Boston, Mario combines traditional techniques with expertise that ensures exceptional sound and durability.
Why a Mario Donadío Harpsichord?
Choosing a harpsichord isn't just about buying an instrument: it's about choosing a voice, a sensibility, and a way of understanding early music.
At Donadio Harpsichords, every instrument is crafted with the belief that tradition and technical precision must work together to create a lively and expressive sound.
International experience, made in Colombia
Mario Donadio trained at Hubbard Harpsichords in Boston, one of the most influential workshops in the modern construction of historical harpsichords
A sound designed for musicians
Each harpsichord is designed to strike a balance between clarity, projection, and touch response. The goal is not merely to reproduce a historical model, but to create an instrument that inspires performance.
Quality in every component
The selection of woods, the design of the soundboard, and the optimization of components such as jacks and picks result in an instrument that offers stability, durability, and rich tone.
Our Harpsichords
, German harpsichord
Power, depth, and rich sound.
Inspired by the German late Baroque tradition, this instrument offers a rich, full-bodied sound and great harmonic complexity, making it ideal for Bach’s repertoire and music characterized by a grand sonic architecture.
, French harpsichord
Elegance, refinement, and expression.
The French harpsichord is renowned for its warm, balanced sound, which is perfect for the repertoire of Couperin, Rameau, and the French Baroque tradition.
Flamenco Harpsichord
Brilliance, clarity, and character.
Inspired by the great Flemish instrument makers, this model offers a clear, bright, and articulate sound, ideal for early music ensembles and 17th-century repertoire.
Mario Donadio – Harpsichord Builder
Mario Donadio is a harpsichord builder and restorer who trained at Hubbard Harpsichords (Boston, USA), one of the world's most renowned workshops for historical instruments.
From his workshop in Colombia, he builds custom-made harpsichords and undertakes restoration projects for musicians, theaters, and institutions in Latin America and around the world.
His work combines the historical tradition of harpsichord building with a deep technical understanding of sound, gained in part through his experience as a piano tuner and technician.
