by Larsenstrings | May 23, 2019 | Technical insight, Uncategorised, Violin, Visits
Mastering the technical challenges and an authentic musical expression are the keys to the successful performance of a composition. To achieve these things, the instrument needs to respond easily and produce a rich variety of harmonic colour. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Zwieg...
by Larsenstrings | Jan 8, 2019 | Cello, Technical insight, Uncategorised, Visits
On our recent visit to the UK, in addition to working with the Kanneh-Mason family, we also enjoyed an insightful strings trial session with Leonard Elschenbroich. Pictured with Larsen’s Dr Thomas Zwieg and Leonard’s Matteo Goffiller “Ex-Rose-Ex-Piatti” (1693). Our...
by Larsenstrings | Sep 25, 2018 | Cello, Technical insight, Visits
Larsen Strings Workshop. ‘How Can I Optimise My Instrument?’ Dr. Ing. Thomas Zwieg, Product Development Manager at Larsen Strings A/S with Tobias Krutz, violinmaker and cellist. Dr. Ing. Thomas Zwieg and the violinmaker and cellist Tobias Krutz will...
by Larsenstrings | Aug 7, 2018 | Cello, Technical insight, Visits
‘Strings have a far larger effect on the timbre and playing characteristics of a cello than one might expect. Similarly to our vocal folds, they contribute greatly to an instrument’s quality of articulation and expression. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Zwieg from Larsen Strings A/S...
by Marie Girard | May 8, 2017 | Uncategorised, Visits
Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of violinmakers from Northern Germany together with our German partner, GEWA Music, to Larsen Strings’ factory. During their visit the violinmakers had the possibility of seeing how a string is made and how, through a...
by Larsenstrings | Jun 17, 2016 | Cello, Uncategorised, Visits
By: Armance Quéro – Cellist – Who ever wonders how these strings, on which we play for hours, are made? I would never have given it a thought, was it not for the presence of the Larsen Strings’ team last March at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. During our...
