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Vahakan Nigogosian

"Handle each violin, even a modest one, like a Stradivarius!"

He, who had restored hundreds of Amati, Guarneri and Stradivari instruments, behaved in this way. I've learned to take seriously the needs of each instrument and each performer. It may seem obvious, but it is not. When you have the pleasure of working with sensitive musicians you get surprising results and rewarding pleasures.

"Nigo" was a leader and a pioneer in the technique of restoration, until his passing in 1997.