3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 the bow pressure resistance nevertheless

the bow pressure resistance nevertheless very high

The time during which Beethoven composed his “Spring Sonata” was marked by a frantic surge of compositional creativity

while at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri learning to be a clerk typist

The ebony fingerboard is graduated for each string to optimize the tone and playability of every note

working closely with Simone Sacconi to learn the German art of restoration

3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 the bow pressure resistance neverthelessPaul Hilaire (1906 1967) worked as Georges Apparuts first assistant in his workshop in Mirecourt. After Apparut's death, he took over the workshop together with Apparuts widow. At that time, the firm took the name of "Establissements APPARUT & HILAIRE" and was producing mostly cellos, but also violins and violas. Hilaire initially worked alone, but was eventually able to employ apprentice Jean EULRY, from the Amde DIEUDONN workshop. His instruments