LIST Of Exhibitors 2024
Violin makers & Bow makers
Urs W. Mächler learned the profession of violin and bow maker in Cremona, where he graduated in 1981. After 3 years in his father's studio in Bern, he opened his own studio in Verona in 1984 and, together with his wife Christiane, moved to Speyer am Rhein in 1995. After 21 years in the cathedral city of Speyer, they opened their current studio for new construction in November 2016 in Holzhausen am Hünstein, Germany.
Contact
Hinterlandstr. 62
35232 Dautphetal/Holzhausen a.H., Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)6468 9 17 67 77
maechler.violins@t-online.de
Thomas Acker:
"One of the challenges that I am always passionate about is the creation of a violoncello bow according to the musician´s individual requirements and ideas."
Contact
Marienstr. 2
91056 Erlangen, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)176 46198507
thomas.acker@me.com
At the Seidl Workshop, string instruments are crafted following classical Italian and Vogtland models. Since becoming independent in 1985, Ekkard Seidl has been producing high-quality instruments. His son, Ferdinand Seidl, specializes in crafting new cellos. In Rutesheim, we showcase a diverse selection of handmade master cellos that we are pleased to offer you.
Contact
Gartenstr. 9
08258 Markneukirchen, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)37422 2420
klang@seidlgeigen.de
The company Geigenbau Lüdtke was founded in 1995 by Uwe Lüdtke. In our master workshop, we craft new instruments with passion, focusing on cellos. Are you in search of an extraordinary instrument? Then you can benefit from our extensive selection.
Currently, we always have over 250 string instruments available, along with a wide range of bows. We look forward to welcoming you to our establishment.
Contact
Herbrechtingerstr. 71
89542 Herbrechtingen-Bolheim, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)7324 98 11 20
"To create great music, every musician needs the best possible equipment. For me, player, instrument and bow have always been an inseparable unit, with each component equally important. In addition to my job as a violin maker, I am as intensively involved in bow making, especially the restoration of bow forms.
With almost 20 years of experience, I would be happy to advise you on your own instrument and bow.
I look forward to meeting you in Rutesheim."
Contact
Westerwaldstr. 10
97295 Waldbrunn, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)9306 38 99 26 7
fleischmann.geigenbau@outlook.de
"I have been passionately building string instruments for 24 years. Violins, violas and cellos are created individually in my workshop in Markneukirchen according to the wishes of the musicians. Test my instruments and convince yourself of the high sound quality."
Contact
Schützenstr. 12
08258 Markneukirchen, Germany
geigenbau-rehms@web.de
Hans-Peter den Daas searches great, warm and colourful tones in his cellos. The old Italian masters from the golden period provide the inspiration for models and arching’s. He builds cellos that meet the highest tonal and technical requirements. Musicians praise his instruments for playability and wide range of colours.
Contact
Kerstenbergweg 5
5954BX Beesel, Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)653727645
viool@hdendaas.com
Milena Schmoller builds high-quality string instruments in her workshop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
"My goal is to create cellos, violins, and violas that enable musicians to discover and shape their sound. To ensure this, I place great importance on careful wood selection, expert craftsmanship, and constant communication with musicians."
Contact
Geigenbau Schmoller
Milena Schmoller
Rothenburg o. d. T., Germany
Tel.: +49 151 40302665
info@schmoller-violins.com
"My desire is to fulfill your cello dream as well."
Florian Geyer crafts according to various models of old masters. Just like in the original, a small ornament is hidden on some of his cellos. For over 20 years, he has shared his workshop with his wife Dorit Seilacher in Karlsruhe.
Contact
Geigenbau Geyer
Marie-Alexandra-Str.18
76135 Karlsruhe, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)721 9896544
info@geigenbau-geyer.de
Hans-Jörg Homolka & Markus Steinbeck
Whether it involves a student instrument for beginners, a newly crafted piece, or an antique instrument, quality is consistently our top priority. After all, violin-making is a matter of passion and trust.
Our scope of activities covers all aspects of violin-making, including repairs, maintenance, restoration, new construction, as well as trade and rental of string instruments, bows, and accessories.
We consistently offer a wide range of string instruments: from sturdy entry-level and student models to exquisite rarities from old masters with authenticity certificates, as well as newly constructed instruments.
Contact
Homolka & Steinbeck Geigenbaumeister GbR
Bebelstr. 30
70193 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)711 639463
mail@homolka-violins.de
In my violin-making atelier in Stuttgart, I craft custom-made string instruments designed entirely according to your wishes.
With a trained ear and empathy, I assist you in finding your perfect instrument and work to bring your tonal visions to life.
Furthermore, I offer a range of instruments and bows across various price ranges. I conduct maintenance and repair work, fine-tune sound settings, and provide suitable bow fittings. My inventory also includes rental instruments in all sizes, along with an extensive array of accessories.
Contact
Landhausstraße 111
70190 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)711 261462
Mobile: +49 (0)176 61541389
info@stepp-geigenbau.de
After his education in Newark-on-Trent, England, Charles Cousins worked, among others, with the renowned cello maker Colin Irving and the violin maker from the Royal Academy of Music, David Rattray. Upon completing his master's examination, Charles opened his workshop in Idstein, located in the Taunus region, where he builds and restores violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
Contact
Charles Cousins
Rodergasse 23
65510 Idstein, Germany
Tel.: +49 176 21011972
"Having played the cello myself for many years, I have become intimately familiar with it, and for the past decade, I've specialized in crafting new cellos. My colleague Jan Bacher handles the realm of violins and violas, creating a harmonious partnership where we complement each other and benefit from close collaboration."
Contact
Geigenbauatelier Bacher & Meyer
Wertachstr. 29a
86153 Augsburg, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 176 82122864
antoniameyer@geigenbauatelier-augsburg.de
Instruments by Oliver Radke are now played all around the world. They impress with their brilliance, easy responsiveness, variety of tonal colors, and a very appealing visual appearance.
Contact
Brunnengasse 19
87629 Füssen, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)8362 38828
Jakob Rechenberg, born in Berlin in 1979, began studying musical instrument making at FH Markneukirchen in 2007, where he discovered his passion for crafting violins, violas, and cellos. In 2011, he graduated with the award for "Best String Instrument" for a cello. Since 2012, he has run his own violin-making workshop in Chemnitz, focusing on the construction of string instruments as well as the repair, maintenance, and sound adjustment of instruments, along with bow repair and rehairing.
Contact
Geigenbauwerkstatt Jakob Rechenberg
Palmstraße 17
09130 Chemnitz, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 1774649585
werkstatt@jakoberg.de
Alfred Binner earned his master craftsman title in 1987 and has since been crafting top-quality string instruments with great talent and precision.
Over the years, he has gained a strong reputation both domestically and internationally and has successfully participated in violin-making competitions (Jacobus Stainer prizewinner).
The foundation for the success of the family violin-making tradition was laid by the company founder Roman Teller in the 1930s. After the war, Rudolf Buchner took over the leadership and passed on his knowledge to Alfred Binner, who now represents masterful craftsmanship in its third generation.
Contact
Geigenbaumeister Alfred Binner
Waldstr. 2
91091 Großenseebach, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 9135 729824
kontakt@binner-alfred.de
Manufacturing of fine artist's bows for all string instruments. Manual skills, professional experience, technical know-how and artistic ingenuity, all qualities that increase over many years and are handed down in the craft industry in the generations and adapted to the needs of the time.
That also applies to the bow making family Penzel in Ostrach.
Contact
Matthias Penzel e.K.
Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Str. 25
88356 Ostrach, Germany
Tel.: +49 (7)585 704
info@penzel.eu
At present, it is Grzegorz Bobak, Jan Bobak’s son, who is running the company. He graduated from the Antoni Kenar Arts High School in Zakopane, Poland; his specialization was sculpture.
In the years 1998-2000, Grzegorz studied violin making at the Chicago School of Violin Making in the USA. He also gained his luthier experience at the William Harris Lee & Co. in Chicago. For some time, he also studied the history of art at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. However, Grzegorz will always tell you that he learned everything that is important in this business from his father.
Contact
Bobak Violino
Ogrodowa 95
34-400 Nowy Targ, Poland
Tel: +48 536 008 118
violino@bobak.pl
HÜNIG and ZINKHAHN
Master Workshop for Violin Making
In our small master workshop in Eppingen, fine string instruments are handcrafted individually. The creation of violins, violas, and cellos, in close collaboration with musicians, is based on old traditions combined with our own intuition and deep knowledge of the acoustic properties of these wonderful instruments. This is our shared passion.
Our instruments have received several awards at international competitions.
Contact
HÜNIG und ZINKHAHN
Meisteratelier für Geigenbau
Johannes-Kleinheins-Str. 15
75031 Eppingen, Germany
+49(0)157 366 878 7
info@hz-geigenbau.de
Gert Schrijvers is an internationally acclaimed expert in fine string instruments. He was trained in the French violin-making tradition and worked for many years in Parisian workshops before establishing himself in Belgium in 1992 as a restorer of fine string instruments.
In addition to being an experienced dealer, Schrijvers offers a qualified repair and restoration service in his master workshop, with a particular focus on sound optimization.
Contact
Guido Gezellestraat 8/1
B-3500 Hasselt, Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)11 23 36 74
Music Publishers
Breitkopf & Härtel, founded in 1719, is the oldest music publishing company in the world. Already dealing with leading composers in the 18th century, Breitkopf continues this tradition today. "Breitkopf Pädagogik" stands for new music-pedagogical concepts. "Breitkopf Urtext" guarantees musicologically flawless editions for interpreters.
Contact
Walkmühlstr. 52
65195 Wiesbaden, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)611 45008 0
info@breitkopf.de
Known for its dove-blue Urtext editions, G. Henle Verlag stands for sheet music of the highest quality. They provide not only the academically correct and unaltered musical text but also beautiful, practical, and durable editions. As the unrivaled global leader in Urtext, their catalog comprises over 1,500 classical music titles.
Here in Rutesheim, G. Henle Verlag is represented by Ulrich Schwarz, who will be present with his music antiquarian shop. He offers interesting, beautiful, and rare sheet music, books, records, photos, autographs, etc., especially focusing on the topic of the cello and cellists.
Contact Henle
G. Henle Verlag
Forstenrieder Allee 122
81476 München, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)89-7 59 82-31
vertrieb@henle.de
Contact Ulrich Schwarz
Ulrich Schwarz
Mauritiusstr. 12
72393 Burladingen, Germany
Tel.: +49(0)7124/9335251
UlrichDSchwarz@aol.com
Worldwide, Bärenreiter is one of the largest publishers of classical sheet music. The catalogue contains not only new scholarly-critical editions and the standard classical music repertoire, but pedagogical literature, contemporary music and books on music. Of particular importance are the high-quality Bärenreiter Urtext performing editions which are used by professional as well as amateur musicians all over the world.
Contact
Heinrich-Schütz-Allee 35-37
34131 Kassel
Tel.: +49(0)561 3105-0
The music publisher Furore Verlag, which was founded in 1986,is dedicated solely to the music of women composers. This core competence, together with its own label Salto Records International, makes it to this day unique in the world. Furore's range for cello is music for cello solo, cello and piano, chamber music for strings to music for cello orchestra.
One of the most important female composers at Furore Verlag is Emilie Mayer. Her cello sonatas are real musical rarities. Other important cello authors in the Furore publishing house are Matilde Capuis, Florentine Mulsant, Vivienne Olive, Regine Brunke, Ruth Schonthal, Olga Magidenko and Louise A. Le Beau.
Contact
Furore Verlag
Naumburger Straße 40
34127 Kassel/Germany
Telefon: +49 (0)561 - 500 493 11
vertrieb@furore-verlag.de
String manufacturers
Present-day PIRASTRO GmbH was founded in 1798 by Giorgio Pirazzi, a string maker from Italy, as Giorgio Pirazzi & Figli in Offenbach am Main. At the end of the 19th century the then managing director, Gustav Pirazzi, a grandson of the founder, decided to let his friend Theodor Strobel have a share in the business. The brand name PIRASTRO was put together from the first four letters of their surnames. Today the company is managed by Annette Müller-Zierach with her brother Henning Müller-Zierach. The sixth-generation family business has maintained its reputation for quality gut, steel and nylon core strings and colophonium.
"Come by our booth to learn more about our latest innovation!"
Contact
Senefelderstr. 80
63069 Offenbach, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)69 8400900
info@pirastro.com
Handmade strings from Vienna since 1919
To make music strings of the highest quality – this has always been the incentive and obligation of Thomastik-Infeld. Still based in Vienna – where it all began over a century ago – the company develops, manufactures and distributes strings with a very wide spectrum of tone colors for bowed, plucked and world music instruments from Vienna all over the world.
Successful musicians around the world play Thomastik-Infeld strings – among them for example the well-known cellists Santiago Cañón Valencia and Steven Sharp Nelson.
Contact
Diehlgasse 27
1050 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 (0)1 545 1262
info@thomastik-infeld.com
The Danish company Larsen Strings A/S is a highly specialized manufacturer and global exporter of cello, viola and violin strings. The company was founded in 1990 by musician and technology enthusiast Laurits Th. Larsen.
The ethos of the company is the passion for music. With their innovative ideas they continuously develop their product offer.
Contact
Elholm 6 A
6400 Sønderborg, Denmark
Tel.: +45 (0)7443 1760
larsenstrings@larsenstrings.com
New developments, Accessories, Workshops
Anima Nova is the original height-adjustable sound post made out of carbon fibre. For the first time, luthiers can steplessly adjust the sound post's tension and, independently, find its perfect position. The results are superb: better playability, better projection, more focus, more overtones, quicker response, more volume. Since August 2015 more than 650 cellists have opted for the new tradition of sound, amongst others Anima Nova is installed in Prof. David Finckels (ex-Emerson String Quartet) Zygmuntowicz-Cello, Prof. Stefan Kropfitsch's Gagliano-Cello, Prof. Christian Brunnert's Greiner-Cello and Prof. István Várdai's Montagnana-Cello.
Contact
Lechstr. 4a
76437 Rastatt, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)157 729 11 339
molnar@anima-nova.de
GEWA music GmbH is represented at the exhibition with several cello cases and in particular offers the newly developed cello case in Air technology in new colors.
Contact
Oelsnitzer Str. 58
08626 Adorf, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)37423 778 0
info@gewamusic.com
Inspired by the beautiful surroundings, the Polish-trained cellist Hanna Grymel-Babinecz has developed the musical concept for the workshop series "Cello playing and hiking in the Black Forest," in which participants, under the influence of the picturesque landscape and her pedagogical guidance, can unleash their creativity.
This offering is aimed at all music and nature enthusiasts, including youth, adults, and seniors, who wish to experience an unforgettable and unique active vacation in Schönwald.
Cellostudio Schwarzwald also provides qualified cello lessons both on-site and online, and explores various topics related to the most beautiful instrument, the cello.
Contact
Hanna Grymel-Babinecz
Cellostudio Schwarzwald
Harzstraße 4
78141 Schönwald im Schwarzwald, Germany
Tel: +49 176 400 111 97
info@cellostudio-schwarzwald.de