instrument
violin bow
Franz Albert Nürnberger
built in Markneukirchen
A violin bow, made by Albert Nürnberger (Sr.) in Markneukirchen.
History of this instrument
In 2021, violinist Heather Kurzbauer donated 7 (!) of her bows to the Musical Instrument Fund. For Merel Vercammen, it was love at first sight when this bow joined the collection, and she has been playing it ever since.
About the builder Franz Albert Nürnberger
Franz Albert Nürnberger II was the fifth generation of bow makers in a family that had been based in the small German town of Markneukirchen since the mid-18th century. Around the time of his birth, there were about 70 workshops there,...