Alina Pogostkina
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason
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Nicolas Altstaedt
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Leonard Elschenbroich
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Rusanda Panfili
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Friedrich Thiele
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Hung-Wei Huang
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Paul Cortese
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Timo-Veikko Valve
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Laurits Th. Larsen. The Founder & CEO of Larsen Strings A/S.
'Can you make me a cello A string?'
The answer was anything but simple but that chance remark led to the creation of Larsen Strings. The first Larsen cello A was successfully delivered from the Larsen family garage and the Larsen family of strings began to grow along with the realisation that:
Although some of the best things happen by chance we can make them truly remarkable by design.
At Larsen Strings we develop, produce and market strings of the finest musical quality for bowed string instruments.
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Warm & Broad or Direct & Focused? We completed an extensive trial testing these two Il Cannone violin A alternatives. We listened to your feedback & are pleased to announce that the Il Cannone Warm & Broad A is now available as a permanent option.
All images supplied by musicians involved in the testing process -We couldn’t do it without you!
Johannes Wildner & Sønderjyllands Symphony Orchestra
We are pleased to announce that we will be exclusively sponsoring the appointment of Johannes Wildner as Chief Conductor at the Sønderjyllands Symphony Orchestra to commence from the 2019-2020 season and for the subsequent two seasons until June 2022.
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The Stradivari Challenge
‘Chaconne’ Stradivarius (1725) versus ‘ex-Hämmerle’ Stradivarius (1709)
Il Cannone® for Violin with both instruments played by Rainer Honeck, Concertmaster, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Laurits Th. Larsen visits Vienna and talks us through a Stradivari challenge at Marcel Richters’ studio. Please view and see and hear the results.
Virtuoso® for Viola
With the development of our Virtuoso Viola strings the focus has been upon creating a new offering for viola D, G and C, built upon the firm foundations of our tried and trusted A. Now also available as Medium Extra Long.
‘Finding a balance of qualities to complement and mutually enhance something old with something new.’
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Il Cannone® for Violin
Designed to bring out the best in your violin, Il Cannone individual strings and sets are available as two versions. The Medium variant has a more moderate tension with an open, colourful, projecting, richer and powerful sound whilst the Soloist brings a fuller tone, with even more presence and focus. Rusanda Panfili performs with Il Cannone.
News from Larsen Strings
Panfili & Friends
Larsen Artist Rusanda Panfili has just released “Primul”, meaning “The First”. Primul is the result of unique musicianship between six artists from around the world who have arranged well known pieces from the classical and folk repertoire. Please visit Panfili &...
Teaching via Zoom
Katri Patel. Cello teaching at a time of Corona. '...even if they do sound bit like dolphins.' My working life changed dramatically 8 weeks ago when the music centre where I teach closed doors and lessons were moved online. It has been truly challenging to move 18th...
Unlocking Potential
Andreas Brantelid works with Larsen's Dr Thomas Zwieg to find the perfect combination: ‘When you find the right combination (of strings), it’s a wonderful feeling. It gives you a direct connection between you and the instrument.’ Larsen Strings, unlocking potential...
The Kanneh-Masons
Please follow ShekuKMOfficial to enjoy regularly updated live performances from Sheku and family live on Facebook. And why not scroll through the previous broadcasts? A genuine family (the warmth and enthusiasm is infectious) who all genuinely love their music. All...
Leonard Elschenbroich
Featured Larsen Artist: Leonard Elschenbroich. “a musician of great technical prowess, intellectual curiosity and expressive depth” New York Times Featured Album. Beethoven: The Cello Sonatas. Leonard Elschenbroich and Alexei Grynyuk. © 2019 PM Classics Ltd ONYX4196....
The Road to Discovery & Recovery
Talking to musicians about their experiences with music-related injury Hattie Butterworth's Blog 'It was probably the most musically devastating experience of my life and worse than any failure or rejection I had been through. The cello was my identity at that time...
“If I was not deeply devoted to music, I would not be manufacturing strings. I still consider myself primarily a musician…”
Aiming for Sustainable Solutions
We are participating in Project ZERO. The entire Sonderborg area is involved in the vision of creating a CO2 neutral growth area before 2029. Larsen Strings has been awarded Silver Certification.
Our aim is to work toward sustainable solutions at Larsen Strings. As a company we have chosen to support the environment by upgrading to the CO2 neutral energy plan ‘Medvind’ as supplied by SE’s Danish Land Wind Turbines.
Elholm 6, 6400 Sønderborg, Denmark.
Larsen Strings A/S has chosen to support the environment by upgrading to the CO2 neutral energy plan ‘Medvind’ as supplied by SE’s Danish Land Wind Turbines. Awarded Silver Certification as a corporate participant in Project ZERO (Sønderborg).