Mihály Reményi started his apprenticeship at 14 and ended up working with P. Pilat. When he was 23 he started his own workshop and was a noted expert in fine old violins as well as a respected maker.
The Bernardel family of violin makers is one of the best known and most important in Paris. Auguste Sebastien Philippe was the founder of the Bernardel Dynasty of luthiers. Leon II worked primarily in Mirecourt making many of the fine instruments sold through his father’s (Leon I) Paris establishment. The tone is well balanced and is highly responsive and quite easy to play.
Peter Baltzerson was born in Norway in 1876 and made his first violin there in 1897. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1906 and worked in the shop of Ole Bryant, perhaps the best maker in the Boston area. Baltzerson established his own workshop there around 1920 and his work was soon in demand with Boston area professionals including members of the Boston Symphony. This violin is an excellent value for such high quality of sound and workmanship. Over the years it has been well played and maintained by fine professional musicians.
K.L. Clement started his training with Karl Höfner in Bubenreuth. From 1984-1995 he honed his skills in the Paesold workshop. With Hagen Weise he opened his workshop in Leipzig in 2000 and has become respected for the high quality of his instruments.