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Leonidas Rafaelian is a Greek-born master luthier who has worked in Cremona since 1995. He came to making as a violist, having studied at the Conservatory of Music in Athens before turning to the bench.
He trained under Gio Batta Morassi, one of the defining figures of postwar Cremonese making, and has built a career on commissions from players at the very top of the profession. Instruments of his have been made for Mstislav Rostropovich, Zakhar Bron, Maxim Vengerov and Yuri Bashmet, and in 2000 he made a violin for Roby Lakatos.
That client list is unusual for a contemporary maker and speaks for itself. His instruments are in professional hands across Europe.
The 2000 violin made for Roby Lakatos is a very interesting instrument and a reminder that Rafaelian builds for the player in front of him. It has a warm, rounded sound that suits orchestral and chamber playing particularly well, the strings ring with a full tone, and double stops feel notably open and free. Instruments with a named commission behind them carry a provenance that most contemporary work simply does not have.
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.
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