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Brahms and Tchaikovsky
Today on May 7th we are celebrating the birthday of the two composers. If you think that today’s anniversary composers have very little in common, see these quotes:
How to recognize a Larsen string?
How to tell the difference between Larsen strings once they are out of their bags? Silk colour Since the very first Larsen Cello A string came on the market, the yellow silk with blue thread symbolizes Larsen Strings. However, to differentiate between the different...
This week’s visiting musician was violist Johan Korsfeldt
Johan Korsfeldt came by this week to test some strings with us. He brought a very old friend of mine with him: A viola from the Canadian violinmaker Ivo Johannes Loerakker, which I had the pleasure of playing from 1990 to 2011. When talking about strings Johan said:...
Musik Messe Frankfurt 2015: It’s all about people
A long time ago, when I was still a viola student living in Hannover Germany, I used to dream of one day going to the music fair in Frankfurt. Some busy people told me, though, that it was only about business and not for musicians. This year, I finally got the...
What is the gauge – and how to choose between soft, medium and strong tension strings?
How to choose between soft, medium and strong tension strings? Quick Link: Silk Colours & Tension Listed Quick Link: Information Sheets for String Brands Did you ever wonder what the difference between soft, medium and strong strings is? Did you ever chose a...
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume
Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume passed away on March 19th 1875, leaving many fantastic instruments. This particular violin ex-Alard, ex-Grumiaux bears the serial number 2012. According to the list in Roger Millant’s book “J. B. Vuillaume” (1972), the violin was built...
Welcome to Larsen Strings’ blog
Made with love and passion Made with love and passion is not just another slogan. Larsen Strings strives to produce strings that, to the widest extent possible, allow musicians to express nuances in the music, constantly reducing the distance between composer and...