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ALBAN, Albani (Alban, Albani, Albanus) Matthias [28 III 1621, Caldaro (Kaltern) - 7 II 1712, Bolzano (Bozen)] - Tyrolean violin master. In his works imitated J. Steiner, only in 1702 created his own. a model that combines the form of Steiner and Amati. A. 's violins made according to this model are closer to Italian in the timbre of sound. They are distinguished by convex vaults and wide efs. A. used a pear tree for the heads and lower decks of violas and cellos. In the last period of his activity he made instruments from maple (often the “bird's eye” breed); the best are covered with red-orange soft varnish, superimposed with a very thick layer. Authentic tools of A. 's work are rare, and fakes made by his followers are widespread, including sons - Johann Michael A. (1677-1730) in Graz and Joseph A. (1680-1722) in Bozen,as well as L. Widhalm.