Fine Baroque violins : the choice of style

“Baroque violins” are used to perform repertoire from the early 16th century to the late 18th, according to the Historically Informed Practice (HIP), for which reason a player should ideally own a series of baroque violins: one for early Italian baroque, one for German baroque before Bach, one for the style of the late 17th – early 18th century.
I am thoroughly familiar with the specifications of the different types and know how to build them.

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Laura Fierro, baroque violinist

Historically Informed violin-making

A baroque violin implies a special philosophy, a particular approach of the making of string instruments. It is necessary to study a variety of primary sources in order to get acquainted with the tradition followed by the ancient makers.

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From paper to wood

For commissioned instruments, I discuss each aspect with the musician concerned on the drawing board. Each violin of the Baroque era was unique piece, and so are mine.

You can learn about my conception in on this page.

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Testimonials

  • It sounds great! I also get complements from people about the violin, so I talk about you loudly!

    Ryo Terakado
    Ryo Terakado Soloist, conductor, professor

  • I just want to share with you how happy I am with the violin. This week I was in Tirol on a project. The concert was wonderful and then we made a recording. The violin is just amazing. No one has noticed that it is a newborn. They just talked about how wonderful it sounds and also how good it looks.

    Laura Fierro Violinist