A special evening dedicated to the rebirth of the Farfisa brand, a well-known musical instrument manufacturer from the Marche region, famous for the organs used by artists such as Richard Wright of Pink Floyd and Elton John, was held in Sanremo.
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The meeting, at Casa Bontempi, saw the participation of well-known musicians and guests from the Italian music scene.
The Musical History of Farfisa
Farfisa, founded in 1946 in Camerano, has played a significant role in the world of rock music, with instruments that have accompanied world-famous artists. Richard Wright of Pink Floyd is known to have chosen the Farfisa Compact Duo for its sound quality, using it from concerts in London clubs to the unforgettable Live at Pompeii in 1972. In the same era, Elton John used Farfisa multi-timbral models for iconic songs such as “Crocodile Rock”.
The rebirth of the brand
On Wednesday, February 12, during the Sanremo singing festival, the Farfisa brand relaunch project was presented, thanks to the initiative of Bontempi, an international reality in the toy instrument sector. Production will officially resume in 2025. During the event, the artist Andrea Fumagalli of Bluvertigo performed an exclusive performance, using the original Farfisa Compact Duo, reawakening the sounds of unrepeatable eras.
Photographic exhibition F31
In conjunction with Farfisa's musical rebirth, the F31 exhibition was also presented. This exhibition is a combination of Roberto Prosdocimo's portraiture and Federico Lanzani's photography, with the aim of bringing value and truth back to photography. Through a sophisticated chemical process, the images, measuring 61x61 cm, evoke the Polaroid effect, enhancing the uniqueness and unrepeatability of the captured moment. The event saw the participation of numerous artists and critics in the sector, underlining the importance of tradition and innovation in the musical and artistic panorama.
Article published on 11 February 2025 - 12:37
It's interesting to see how a brand like Farfisa can be reborn and come back to prominence. The history of this manufacturer is fascinating, especially the connection with famous artists. I hope that the new production will live up to expectations.