Dmitry Badiarov
Luthier based in The Hague. Historically informed instruments of the violin family, including violoncello da spalla.
At a glance
Workshop
The Hague (permanent)
Work
Commissioned instruments — violin, viola, cello, violoncello da spalla
Process
Consultation first • typical build 18–24 months • from €27k (typ. €35k+)
Availability
Selective acceptance (limited build slots)
Profile
Dmitry Badiarov is a luthier and former performer based in The Hague, specialising in historically informed instruments of the violin family. He is known for the revival and development of the violoncello da spalla (since 2003) and for Sound Alchemy, a historically informed design approach that begins with musical harmony and proportion to shape an instrument’s geometry and playing response. He builds custom violins, violas, and violoncellos da spalla for professional musicians worldwide.
Selected references
Press & broadcast
- The Strad — features/coverage
- Broadcast & press: Nikkei, Radio France, RTLZ, Tokyo MX TV (selected appearances)
Ensembles (touring / collaborations)
Teaching & guest lecturing
- Tokyo University of Fine Arts and Music (2005–2009)
- Royal Conservatoire The Hague
- Utrecht Conservatoire
- Folkwang University
- Hochschule für Musik Trossingen
- Authentic Instrument Makers Academy (2017–2023)
Education & training
- St. Petersburg Conservatoire — modern violin (graduate)
- Royal Conservatoire of Brussels — baroque violin (graduate)
- Luthiery studies: Oiberman (Nalchik, 1980–1984), Yakimenko (St. Petersburg, 1989–1992), Primon (Milan, 1997)
Publications
Discography (selected)
- J.S. Bach — Six Suites for Violoncello da Spalla solo (09/09/2010), RAMEE
- Bach — Cantatas, Vol. 39: BWV 28, 68, 85, 175, 183 (Bach Collegium Japan)
- Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki — Brandenburg Concertos / Orchestral Suites
- Bach Collegium Japan / Masaaki Suzuki — Cantatas 36 (BWV 6, 42, 103, 108)
- Bach — Six Suites for Violoncello da Spalla solo (RAMEE) on IDAGIO
- Bach — Cantatas, Vol. 39 (IDAGIO)
- La Petite Bande / Sigiswald Kuijken — Vivaldi Le Quattro Stagioni (plus RV 403; “La Follia” RV 63)
- Dmitry Badiarov on Discogs
In professional use (selected)
The Story Behind the Work