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Frederic Chaudiere is possibly the best-known violin maker in France. His workshop, opened in 1986, is in the Hotel Magnol in Montpellier, where he builds violins, violas and cellos for musicians all over the world.
His work has an immediately recognisable signature: a deep red and honey-brown varnish that lifts the natural grain of the wood rather than hiding it, and backs of strongly flamed maple chosen for acoustic as much as visual reasons. He works most often to Guarneri models. His son Octave is also a maker, and the family influence runs in both directions.
Chaudiere instruments have been played by Ruggiero Ricci and Alexandre Sitkovetsky, among many other established soloists internationally.
Frederic makes instruments of consistently very high quality and the ones we have handled have all shown the same character. The sound is a dark Guarneri sound with real weight on the G string, and the natural fullness of the instrument lets it resonate freely, which gives a player a great deal of flexibility. Against that darkness sits an impressive brilliance and projection on the E string. It is that combination of power and colour range that makes his violins among the most versatile we carry.
Frédéric's instruments are played by some of the world's finest musicians such as Rugierro Ricci and Alexandre Sitkovetski for good reason. They are very well built and sound distinguished.
Every instrument is available for trial at our beautiful central London showroom.
Based near the vibrant Smithfield market area of the City of London, you'll find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for trying our contemporary collection.
49 Little Britain
EC1A 7BH, London
MyLuthier is the UK's leading Dealer of high-quality contemporary violins, violas, cellos and bows.
Started by Violinist Ariel Lang and Cellist Pedro Silva while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Our mission is to provide musicians with exceptional musical instruments and bows at a fair price.
