Created in 1960, the Groupement des Luthiers et Archetiers d’Art de France has set itself the goal of promoting modern instrumental craftsmanship while working to safeguard the heritage of ancie
30 years of experience and passion at the service of musicians. A collaboration between Hugh Withycombe and Madeleine Gisz, the workshop offers services in string instrument making, restoration, repai
The workshop of Frédéric Chaudière, opened in 1986, is located in the Hotel Magnol. There, he builds violins, violas and cellos for famous musicians from all over the world.
Expert in antique instr
Born in 1966 in Germany, Friedrich Alber became passionate about music and began playing violin at the age of nine. Later, he discovers the viola he still plays today, preferably in chamber music.
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The workshop offers many instruments and bows for sale.
Modern or old instruments with their bow, for young students or professional musicians.
The workshop carries out all the revision work that punc
We have a range of violins, violas, cellos, basses and bows for beginners as for amateur and experienced artists.
This range is complemented by a selection of bows and carefully selected accessories.
The craft of luthier is complex. It requires solid knowledge in music, sculpture, painting, acoustics, history. The luthier uses all his senses: sight, touch, hearing, smell. All these faculties to
My aim as a craftsman is to offer a bespoke service, capable of answering to the needs of any string instruments of the violin family, no matter what level the player is at.
In every violin, viola
Native of Germany, I was born in 1965 in the Baden-Wüttemberg region bordering on the Rhine. I began my professional life young as a smith doing fancy wrought iron work. My perspectives did not inclu
Here is a workshop like no other. • Here, what matters is the Musician’s ear. To listen to his wishes, his desires and the voice he carries within. • Here, everything is about searching and reve
My passion for music and instruments, my musical training at the Avignon conservatory, in violin making at the Mirecourt school, as well as my years of experience with recognized luthiers in France an
Born on April 27, 1960 in Dijon to a musician father in the service of the Republican Guard of Paris, after attending the Liceo Classico and studying the piano, violin and trombone at the conservatory
