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NEW Aurora for Cello
New beginnings –here in Denmark, spring is sprunging (if that’s a word). Aurora the fabled goddess of the dawn has awakened and we are delighted to present the new beginning for Larsen cello. A new entry point into our range for the youngest of students and on upwards...
David Kim
"Larsen Strings possess a perfect combination of responsiveness, warmth, and projection. I play on two superb violins made by JB Guadagnini and Michelangelo Bergonzi. As I perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra each season, both instruments benefit immensely from the...
Larsen String Diary Part 2
Catch up with the second part of Ruth Hallows’ three part review of Il Cannone for cello. Now that they’ve had a week to settle in, how did the process go and how about that decision with the D? https://youtu.be/6Os2oZCGk7s
Ádám Jávorkai
A warm welcome to the cellist Ádám Jávorkai who has just joined his brother, the violinist Sándor Jávorkai, as a Larsen Strings Artist. Please take the time to view his Larsen Strings profile: Ádám Jávorkai
Larsen String Diary Part 1
Ruth Hallows: Larsen String Diary Part 1 (of 3). Ruth, our new contributor, tries out Larsen Il Cannone for Cello in the first of a new video series. Warm & Broad or Direct & Focused? See and hear what works for Ruth. https://youtu.be/6Mn30WZQhI0
Introducing Ruth Hallows
Introducing the cellist Ruth Hallows with an introductory article for us from her blog “From a Cellist’s Perspective”, where she tackles the big issues facing young professionals and students in the classical music world. Ruth is currently testing out some strings for...
The Season’s Greetings
From all of us at Larsen Strings -here's hoping for better things to come in 2021.
Hsuan-Po Hsu
"Direct & Focused A string had the elegant and clear voice, especially at high register." Hsuan-Po Hsu, Taiwan, reviews Larsen Il Cannone. Please read more... Hsuan-Po Hsu
Zhi-Jong Wang
We are delighted to welcome the violinist Zhi-Jong Wang to the Larsen Strings family. Zhi-Jong is currently Professor and Deputy Director of the Orchestral Department at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She plays a 1716 Stradivarius fitted with Larsen Il Cannone...
Cello 360
Christian-Pierre La Marca: Cello 360 (Believe Recordings). Christian-Pierre is our featured 'Il Cannone' artist in The Strad this December. Wishing him all the best with this new release coming November 27th. . . . Order Now Christian-Pierre La Marca
Il Cannone Cello from Larsen – Cello Australia Review
"The overall impression is that the Il Cannone strings tend to iron out the idiosyncrasies of the cello so one can focus more on the playing rather than compensating for the slight imbalances which are inherent with any cello. Although they describe the new Il Cannone...
Il Cannone for cello in performance
Music student Jan Tim Schmidt has sent us a link to his latest video Apocalyptica "Psalm" by Perttu Kivilaakso -featuring his all new Il Cannone cello strings: "It’s the first time that I’m totally satisfied with my sound" Thank you...
Pablo Ferrández “Talking Cello” with Alban Gerhardt
Join Pablo Ferrández in conversation with Alban Gerhardt. Two fellow Larsen artists “Talking Cello” last week on YouTube. Please enjoy. Pablo Ferrández (photo: Igor Studio) Alban Gerhardt (photo: Kaupo Kikkas)
Harnessing the firepower
Harnessing the firepower of a legendary instrument Larsen’s ‘Il Cannone’ violin strings, first produced in 2017, were inspired by the sound of the famous 1743 Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ once owned by Paganini and nicknamed ‘Il Cannone’ on account of its explosively powerful...
Christine Bernsted. Meet the family…
Christine, welcome to the family. Why not meet the whole Larsen Strings Family of Artists? We work closely with musicians in the development of our strings and invite you to view reviews, videos and to connect with our colleagues and friends. See and hear the strings...
Il Cannone for Cello Released
The next generation has arrived. Just released, the new Il Cannone for Cello. As Jian Wang was kind enough to say: 'this is not just an evolution...this is a revolution'. Our launch set features two free additional strings, A & C. Please follow the link for...
Kronberg Academy
An all new featurette from our friends at Kronberg Academy. Also check out their YouTube channel for the series ‘A glimpse into my world’ short interviews introducing students sharing their experiences at the Academy. This week introducing the cellist Li La, 17, from...
Things Musicians Don’t Talk About
A new podcast series from Larsen cellist Hattie Butterworth ‘Our lives as musicians can feel lonely. We are part of a wonderful profession of innovation and change alongside tradition. We bring creativity and joy to the lives of many people, but often our own lives...
Reconnecting Live
Larsen Artists Bruno Philippe & Pablo Ferrández are delighted to announce their first concerts since lockdown. Bruno performs on Medici TV on July 9th and Pablo at the Santander Festival on 7th August. Good luck! Bruno Philippe Pablo Ferrández
Reconnecting
Stay-connected…reconnecting. It is wonderful see live performance by musicians to audiences beginning to return. Carefully and cautiously with appropriate social distancing, concerts are once again possible. We appreciate that this new...