Presentations 2018

presentation of instruments with Prof. Wen-Sinn Yang

Mo., 29.10.2018 | 12 – 13 pm
Presentation Area 1 (P1)

Prof. Wen-Sinn Yang alternately plays the instruments and bows of the exhibiting violin and bow makers. This is an excellent way to get an overview of the instruments and bows, to test them personally later at the fair or in our rehearsal rooms.

presentation of instruments with Prof. Claudio Bohórquez

Mo., 29.10.2018 | 5 – 6 pm
Presentation Area 1 (P1)

Prof. Claudio Bohórquez alternately plays the instruments and bows of the exhibiting violin and bow makers. This is an excellent way to get an overview of the instruments and bows, to test them personally later at the fair or in our rehearsal rooms.

Live-Demonstration with Anima Nova

Mo., 29.10.2018 | 10:00 – 10:40 am & 4:00 – 4:40 pm
Presentation Area 2 (P2)

Get an idea of the possibilities offered by the height-adjustable Anima Nova soundpost. A cello is first played with the existing wood soundpost. Afterwards, the wood soundpost is replaced by Anima Nova and adjusted perfectly to the musician.

How can I optimize my instrument?

Mo., 29.10.2018 | 11:00 – 11:40 am & 6:00 – 6:40 pm
Presentation Area 2 (P2)

Practical workshop on the influence of strings, the soundpost and the bridge

Dr.-Ing. Thomas Zwieg, Product Development Manager at Larsen Strings A/S, and the violinmaker and cellist Tobias Krutz will explain and demonstrate how musicians can optimise the tonal quality and playability of their instruments:

• What difference do strings make?
• What impact does the bridge have?
• What influence does the soundpost have?