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Julia Fischer
We are delighted to welcome Julia Fischer to the Larsen Family. She plays a G.B. Guadagnini from 1742 and a modern violin by Philipp Augustin from 2018. And chooses Il Cannone Violin Gold: “Il Cannone Gold by Larsen are by far the best strings I have ever played. They...
New Fractional Viola
New for Viola...With Aurora Fractional Viola strings, you can enjoy a professional-quality sound from the very start of your journey. They offer reliability and durability, ensuring consistent sound as you develop. Find out more... Aurora Fractional Viola
Astrig Siranossian
“Larsen Strings. They are the best possible link between the cello and the bow in order to create a large scale of colours that is needed for the interpretation. They are on top of everything, very reliable and flexible.” Welcome Astrig Siranossian, violoncelliste, to...
Cello Unlimited: Special Edition
For the cellist who has always loved our Larsen Original or Soloist A & D, this set is made for especially for you. This Larsen Cello Limited Edition offers you a unique chance to enhance the ‘standard’ setup by combining the distinct warmth of the Larsen Original...
Melisa Uzunarslan
Welcome Melisa Uzunarslan... “The Larsen journey, which started with my curiosity about my cellist friends' love for Larsen strings while I was a student at the conservatory, has always made me feel very strong. Il Cannone Direct & Focused, which I am currently...
Julia Turnovsky
Welcome to the family, Julia. "The Il Cannone Gold strings are a synthesis of unparalleled radiant, overtone-rich brilliance and velvety elegance in sound." From the very beginning, this combination of tonal diversity has been a great enrichment and inspiration for my...
Guy Johnston
A warm welcome to Guy Johnston to the Larsen Strings family: “Music-making of the highest order” The Guardian Guy plays the 1692 Antonio Stradivari cello known as the "Segelman, ex Hart" kindly loaned to him through the Beare's International Violin Society by a...
Welcome Fedor Rudin
“It’s a beautiful feeling when the instrument and all its associated 'tools' form a symbiosis and simply work. That’s how I felt when I first tried the Larsen Il Cannone Gold strings on my newly borrowed Stradivarius: they not only brought out the creamy, warm, and...
New Aurora Viola
Introducing Larsen Aurora for Viola An exceptional blend of quality, performance and affordability. Designed for both amateurs and professionals, these strings ensure a balanced, responsive and vibrant playing experience. . . . Aurora Viola
Anouchka Hack
Welcoming Anouchka Hack to the Larsen family: "Like us musicians, Larsen constantly keeps on searching for new colours and possibilities, inspiring growth - in my current set-up I have found depth and brilliance, and free reign for my creativity." Thank you! And great...
Jean-Guihen Queyras
A warm welcome to Jean-Guihen Queyras: 'The flexibility & warm power of my Larsen strings are the ideal tool to let the music blossom effortlessly.' Hearing is believing. Bach: Queyras. Complete cello suites new album released September 2024 (the 2023 sessions) on...
Ivan Skanavi
Ivan Skanavi, winner of the 2022 Grand-Prix Emanuel Feuermann, is one of the leading cellists of his generation, captivating audiences with his broad stylistic sound spectrum, clear projection and vast range of colours. Larsen Performing Artist. Find out more... Ivan...
Prof. Mathias Johansen
Welcome Mathias Johansen, cellist, Professor at the State Conservatory, Vorarlberg. “I’ve been playing with Larsen strings enthusiastically since the 1990s. Particularly the latest developments in the Magnacore and Il Cannone lines allow me to translate my musical...
Hyunseok Yoo review of Il Cannone Direct & Focused
Our thanks to Hyunseok Yoo for this review of Il Cannone Direct & Focused for violin. Music credit: Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op.28. Hyunseok Yoo. I was very happy to hear that I was...
Prof. Duek Woo Kim
Duek Woo Kim is Professor of Orchestral Studies in the School of Arts at Chung-Ang University. Prof. Duek Woo Kim. The interview with violinist Duek Woo Kim reviewing Larsen Strings Il Cannone Gold for violin was published in the February 2024 issue of The Strad. It...
Fedor Rudin: Il Cannone Gold
“It’s a beautiful feeling when the instrument and all its associated “tools” form a symbiosis and simply work. That’s how I felt when I first tried the Larsen Cannone Gold strings on my newly borrowed Stradivarius: they not only brought out the creamy, warm, and...
How do I clean and look after my strings?
How do I clean and look after my strings? We have put together some guides on the recommended cleaning process, daily and thorough, to keep your Larsen strings in optimal condition. Available now (links):
Anne Akiko Meyers
Prague Philharmonia and Anne Akiko Meyers: Purity, punch and dynamically dense performance…review via bio at Opera+…the captivating Romance for Violin and Orchestra in F minor by Antonín Dvořák, where her historically valuable instrument, the Ex-Vieuxtemps Guarneri...
The Violin Channel
"They are undoubtedly our most versatile strings yet." The Larsen Il Cannone Direct & Focused violin strings are stirring quite a conversation. After extensive testing worldwide, we found that 9 out of 10 violinists we tested with, preferred the Il Cannone Direct...
Narek Hakhnazaryan
"I have been 'Strings Wonderer' for many years, jumping from one combination of strings to another, trying different brands in search for the perfect fit for me. But when I discovered the Larsen Strings universe for the first time I knew right away that the...