Newly built bows with Astrig Siranossian

Coen Engelhard studied the cello with Jean Decroos in The Hague. Then he moved to the south of France, where he discovered the viola da gamba. After performing on the cello and the viol for decades, he starts making bows from acacia wood. This has been his full-time occupation since 2015. Acacia wood is truly remarkable. It gives the bows a nice articulation and a direct and focused sound. In addition to bows for the viola da gamba and baroque cello, Coen also makes classical cello bows, interesting for cellists who are willing to think a little outside the box.

Anne Diana Grohman lives in the central Pyrenees, surrounded by welcoming and generous nature. Her workspace is dedicated to share and exchange with musicians and integrate them in the making process of hand made instruments. Through diverse training in France (Nice), Belgium (Antwerp), Italy (Milan) and Germany (Berlin) she got a modern perspective of violin making. It is rooted in the Italian tradition though, which for me is born out of the simplicity and purity of a complex work following the rhythms of nature. As an instrument maker she wants to create something real, meaning it has to bear a very special energy appropriate to the musician. Grohmann: '' I think that we’re told of universal beauty by nature: it’s only through our senses that we can perceive it! I feel connected to the change and evolution of our time, which requires a search for new resources and a reasonable use of techniques and materials.Using traditional tone wood with best performances and experimenting with regional woods from the french pyrenees such as cherry, apple, willow, walnut or pear wood makes me happy.''