What inspired you to become an instrument maker? When my children were in school, they played an instrument called the kantele. I was inspired by the sonority and simplicity of it and decided to craft one myself. It was through my children that I began to play and study the cello, viola da gamba and […]
As a young cellist, Daniel Muller-Schott’s former teacher, Heinrich Schiff, played the original Sleeping Beauty cello by Domenico Montagnana. Using the cello frequently as his student, Schott soon developed a connection with the cello, recently commissioning Luiz Amorim for his very own copy. We caught up with Daniel at his home in Munich, exploring the […]
Back in December, Amorim Fine Violins were delighted to sponsor a concert organised by Simone Spadino, and promoted by non-profit organisation Sinergie Lucane. The concert took place in Potenza, where all event proceedings were later donated. Held at the Teatro Communale Francesco Stabile, friend and client of Amorim Fine Violins, Simone Spadino, also gave a […]
The Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition (EOIVC) have announced their quarter finalists for the upcoming competition held in Boca, USA in January 2020, where one finalist will be given a Luiz Amorim violin as their prize. Amorim Fine Violins and the EOIVC At the esteemed EOIVC, Amorim Fine Violins will be donating a handcrafted Luiz […]
Well-made violins can last a lifetime, which is apparent from the Stradivari and Amati instruments that still exist today. Of course, this is only when your instrument is well looked after. A huge part of owning a violin is caring for the instrument, and it is this level of care that ensures the violin remains […]
