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Month: August 2021

François Nicolas Voirin (1833-1885)

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François Nicolas Voirin (1833-1885) Known as “the Modern Tourte,” François Nicolas Voirin earned a place in history as one of France’s most skilled and influential archetiers. Born to a Mirecourt organ builder and gardener, Voirin joined his brother, Joseph, and cousin, Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, in the bow-making trade. He apprenticed under Jean Simon before joining …

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Ernst Heinrich Roth – Violin Maker – Markneukirchen

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Ernst Heinrich Roth (1877-1948) Born in the legendary violin-making center of Markneukirchen, Ernst Heinrich Roth displayed a remarkable musical talent from an early age. He had perfect pitch and quickly became proficient on violin, viola, cello, piano, and trumpet. As he matured, Roth began apprenticing in his father, Gustav Robert Roth’s workshop. He then traveled …

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