Violinist David Southorn is the Concertmaster of both the New Haven Symphony Orchestra and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra.

David Southorn plays a combination of Il Cannone Soloist and Il Cannone Gold for Violin on his 1987 Kurt Widenhouse.

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Cellist Melissa Barnard is a member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra and has performed at numerous major international festivals in the UK, the US and in Europe.

“I have been playing on Larsen strings for several years now for solo, chamber music and chamber orchestral repertoire and love them for all. Their sweetness, refined quality and immediate response instantly enhances the individual tonal qualities of both my cellos.” – Melissa Barnard, 2025

Melissa Barnard performs with Il Cannone Warm & Broad on her own 1760 Joseph Hill cello.

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Co-founding member of the Orava Quartet, violist Thomas Chawner is a co-founding member of the Orava Quartet, a critically acclaimed string quartet known for their passionate and engaging performances.

In addition, Thomas has been featured as a key performer in several orchestral concerts playing as solo violist.

Thomas Chawner performs with Virtuoso for Viola by Larsen Strings.

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Violinist and Artistic Director of the Oberon Chamber Music Festival Emma Jardine is the founder of the critically acclaimed Streeton Trio and has performed extensively across EU, UK, Asia and Australia.

She performs with Il Cannone Soloist by Larsen Strings, a string set she has described as “a bright, silvery tone that gives my instrument the best projection I’ve ever found on any strings, and they also allow a wider variety of colours than I’ve ever had before.”

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Being a founding member of the Miami String Quartet, Cellist Keith Robinson is an active performer. He has made numerous solo appearances with orchestras throughout the U.S. as chamber musician, recitalist and soloist.

Keith Robinson plays Il Cannone Direct & Focused for Cello on a 1725 Carlo Tononi.

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Violinist Helena Rathbone performs as Principal Violin with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

“I am enjoying the clarity and warmth that the Larsen strings provide as well as their reliability and focused sound. I travel a lot, and having strings that I can trust in many different climates is wonderful.”
– Helena Rathbone, 2025

She plays a combination of Virtuoso Medium and Virtuoso Strong for Violin by Larsen Strings on the 1732 “ex-Dollfus” Stradivarius violin.

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Violinist Shuti Huang is an active performer as Second Violin with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he is tutoring for the Sydney Youth Orchestra and leading classes at various music camps.

“I have been privileged to play with the wonderful Larsen strings for a while now, and the comments from my colleagues are very positive! The strings serve my musical taste very well and give my instruments some extra qualities that I have not had before. I am VERY happy and grateful! – Shuti Huang, 2025

Shuti Huang performs with
Il Cannone Gold for Violin.

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Australian cellist Michelle Wood is a founding member of the internationally awarded Tinalley String Quartet and an active performer with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as well.

Michelle Wood plays a combination of Il Cannone Warm & Broad and Il Cannone Direct & Focused on an 1849 Charles Boullangier cello.

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Cellist Julian Thompson is a Fulbright Scholar and an active performer with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

“Whatever part of the sonic landscape you’re looking to frolic in, the amazing range of Larsen strings will take you there. All responsive and nimble, from bright and brilliant to dark and juicy and everything in between – your ears and your instrument will thank you for it!”
– Julian Thompson, 2025

Julian Thompson performs with a combination of Magnacore Arioso and Il Cannone Warm & Broad by Larsen Strings on a 1729 Guarneri cello.

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Elizabeth Pitcairn is an active performer and serves as President and Artistic Director at Luzerne Music Center, a training facility for gifted young musicians.

She performs with Larsen Il Cannone Direct & Focused Soloist for Violin on one of the world’s most legendary instruments: the 1720 “The Red Mendelssohn” Stradivarius.

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Violinist Natsuko Yoshimoto is Concertmaster with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

“I love the Larsen strings for their warm and colourful sound yet they have a great responsiveness, clear and direct projection. They also settle and reach stable point very quickly which is a great added bonus!”
– Natsuko Yoshimoto, 2025

Natsuko Yoshimoto plays a combination of Il Cannone Medium and Il Cannone Direct & Focused for Violin.

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Violinist Can Özhan is an active performer and a permanent member of both Tekfen Philharmonic Orchestra and the Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. As a soloist, Can has done many performances with major orchestras all over Turkey, and in addition, he is the founder of several educational programs such as the Boutique Conservatory Project.

“Larsen strings are like a trusted friend that helps me discover the hidden colours within my music and deliver them to the listener in their purest form. For me, they are not just strings — they are the voice of inspiration within the music itself.”

Can Özhan performs with Il Cannone Soloist by Larsen Strings.

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Dr. Adam Riggs is the principal cellist of Stratus Chamber Orchestra and Founder of the Colorado Cello Summit.

He plays a combination of Larsen Original and Larsen Il Cannone Cello strings on a cello made by Canadian maker Greg Walke.

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Described as fearless by renowned Yo-Yo Ma, Australian cellist Rachel Siu has made her mark all around the world, as she has performed across Europe, Asia, the US and Australia.

She is currently a member of Australia’s renowned Streeton Trio, where she performs with the Il Cannone Warm & Broad for Cello by Larsen Strings.

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Performer and educator in Australia, violinist David Dalseno is one of the four founding members of the acclaimed Orava Quartet with appearances on national and international stages.

David Dalseno performs with Il Cannone Soloist for Violin by Larsen Strings.

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Japanese violinist Aiko Goto has been a core member of the Australian Chamber Orchestra for more than two decades.

In addition, Aiko is the director of the ACO Academy Program, an annual program for talented young string players.

Aiko Goto performs with Il Cannone Direct & Focused Medium for Violin by Larsen Strings.

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Cellist Rohan de Korte is currently active with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and part of the staff at the VCA and Melbourne University as well.

Rohan de Korte performs with a combination of Il Cannone Warm & Broad and Il Cannone Direct & Focused.

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Violinist Tim Yu is an active performer with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. He has performed as a soloist and in masterclasses with world-renowned musicians.

Tim Yu performs with a combination of Il Cannone Medium and Il Cannone Direct & Focused for Violin by Larsen Strings on an 1800 Raffaele & Antonio Gagliano violin.

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Violinist Kevin Lin is the Concertmaster of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and co-Principal Guest Concertmaster of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Kevin Lin performs with Larsen Il Cannone Direct & Focused Soloist on the 1683 Gingold Stradivari.

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Violinist and violist Lauri Hämalainen is a teacher, composer and author known for Violin Friends, a book series and tutoring site for young musicians entering the world of classical music.

“The Aurora Viola strings make playing feel easier. Regarding my viola they make the instrument ‘younger’. The strings respond faster and easier, and I don’t have to be as careful with the bow than with my previous set of strings.

The range of the dynamic is great and that allows me to be more free in the way I use the bow; I can now play closer and further away from the bridge.”

Lauri Hämalainen performs with Virtuoso and Aurora for Viola.

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Violinist Lea Brückner is an active performer, who was awarded the OPUS Klassik Award alongside the Tonhalle Düsseldorf for their concert series “Green Monday”.

“I’m currently playing the Il Cannone Direct & Focused, and I must say I’m very positively surprised. Compared to other strings I’ve used, the sound feels far more open — with a brighter resonance and greater volume, yet without any harshness. It’s beautifully balanced: warm and dark, but only just enough to give it an elegant depth. At the same time, it remains wonderfully direct, and I can easily imagine the sound carrying effortlessly in a large hall.”

Lea Brückner performs with a combination of Il Cannone Soloist and Il Cannone Direct & Focused Soloist.

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Daisuke Kitaguchi is Principal Cellist of Pacific Philharmonia Tokyo and Japan Century Symphony Orchestra, and he is Assistant Professor at the Osaka College of Music as well.

He performs with a combination of Magnacore Arioso and Magnacore Medium for Cello by Larsen Strings on the 1752 Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi “ex.Piatigorsky”.

“Magnacore brings out the full resonance of the instrument without forcing it. And because the sound of the string itself is very noble and refined, it blends well with my instrument, which has a naturally bright sound, bringing the utmost dignity to the tone. I set the A string to Arioso, which adds even more brilliance and sustain to the overall tone.”

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Violinist Alberto Reguera currently holds a professorship at the Conservatorio Municipal de Música de Barcelona. In his career, he has performed in several auditoriums in Europe and Asia, and recently he was awarded with a double prize in the 6th Vienna International Music Competition.

Alberto Reguera performs with Il Cannone Silver for Violin:

“The clarity and sharpness in the high positions of the bass strings (G and D) are impressive, preserving the quality and projection of the sound, but with a quick response and very well-balanced performance across all four strings.

For me, the new Silver strings have managed to increase and improve the dynamic range and color. For now, I feel they’re the ideal new strings for my violin.”

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Violinist Charlotte Thiele is an active performer as Guest Concertmaster in orchestras such as the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Ensemble Resonanz and the Dresden Philharmonic.

In addition, she regularly performs as a soloist and a chamber musician.

“I have known Larsen Strings since my childhood and have followed their development over the years – an exciting journey that has shaped me as a musician. Today, they bring out the best resonance in my instrument: free, round, and full in sound.”

Charlotte Thiele performs with Il Cannone Direct & Focused for Violin by Larsen Strings.

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Cellist Kimberley Patterson is an active performer with the Patterson/Sutton Duo, where she performs alongside classical guitarist Patrick Sutton.

In addition, Kimberley holds the position as Associate Professor of Cello at the University of Memphis.

Kimberley performs with Magnacore Medium for Cello by Larsen Strings.

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Grammy-nominated violinist Charlene Kluegel is an active performer as a recitalist and chamber musician throughout the US, Europe and China.

In addition, she is an avid educator and has given masterclasses at several universities including the University of Texas Austin and Drake University, to name a few.

Charlene Kluegel performs with Il Cannone Soloist for Violin.

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