instrument
cello
Joseph Hel
built in Small in 1895
A cello built by Joseph Hel in Lille in 1895.
Current player
Talent
Jozien Jansen
plays a
cello
from Joseph Hel
from Joseph Hel
History of this instrument
The Musical Instrument Fund purchased this cello in 2001 from a Dutch dealer. At the time of purchase, the cello was in perfect, nearly unused condition. It even had its original patent tuning pegs. Nevertheless, it was decided to fit the cello with new tuning pegs. In 2001, Nitzan Laster became its first player. Since 2010, the cello has been played by Jozien Jansen.
About the builder Joseph Hel
Joseph Hel began his career as a violin maker at a time when the Second Industrial Revolution had begun and traditional craftsmanship was under threat from all sides. Hel, born in 1842, also observed—after completing his training in...
