violin bow
François Nicolas Voirin
built in Paris in ca. 1860
A violin bow made by François Nicolas Voirin in Paris (France) ca. 1860. Round shaft, ebony frog, and silver mountings.
Current player
Filipe Fernandes
from Giovanni Tononi
History of this instrument
Every instrument (or stick) has its own history. The name of the maker and/or the place and year it was made say a lot about an instrument’s identity. But it is precisely what happened to it afterward that captures the imagination. The Musical Instrument Fund aims to gather as much information as possible and share it with you here. This is a major undertaking, and it will therefore take some time before every instrument has been documented. We also hope to be able to tell you more about this specific instrument!
About the builder François Nicolas Voirin
François Nicolas Voirin is one of the most legendary French bow makers of the nineteenth century. He was innovative, worked with great refinement, and constantly sought to improve his craft. His body of work is truly impressive. Voirin...
