Born and brought up in France, my interest in stringed instruments began with viola lessons at the Lyon conservatoire. Playing has always been really important to me. I play quartets weekly. This give
FLORIAN LEONHARD FINE VIOLINS LLP
Florian Leonhard has dedicated his life to studying, restoring and making violins. He has established a career out of his love of fine instruments and has continued t
PRO ARTE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
We have a large range of newly made instruments. Most of these instruments are made in our own workshops. All of our instruments are made by hand by experienced craftsmen
PETER VEL FINE STRING INSTRUMENTS
Peter Vel is a musician of many years standing in London as a cellist, gambist and teacher.
He has recently left his position as a long standing member of the Royal P
A graduate from the internationally recognised Newark School of Violin Making with a first-class honours degree. Niam realised his passion for old violins and making at the age of 13; this is when he
Stringers of London offers a comprehensive service for beginners and professionals alike. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned performer, we aim to deliver quality products combined wit
BISHOP INSTRUMENTS AND BOWS
After establishing Bishops in 2004 we have now relocated to 2 Hinde Street, a fantastic location in central London with 2 large showrooms enabling visitors to try instrumen
Started by Violinist Ariel Lang and Cellist Pedro Silva while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Our mission is to provide musicians with exceptional musical instruments and bows at a f
Founded in 1892, J & A Beare is widely regarded as the pre-eminent business in the field of fine antique stringed instruments and bows. Supported by Beare’s unrivalled team of specialists, many
After establishing Bishops in 2004 we have now relocated to 92/93 Great Russell St, next door to the British Museum, a fantastic location in central London with a large showroom enabling visitors to t
J P GUIVIER & CO LTD
J P Guivier & Co is one of Britain’s foremost violin dealers and restorers, although the founder, a Frenchman named Jean Prosper Guivier, originally established the comp
Lorraine bitaud was born in France in 1986.
Both a musician and from a family of wood workers, I was drawn to violin making from an early age. On deciding to become a violin maker, I left France and c
