Loeiz Honoré — Violin maker

I make each instrument from the beginning to end personally and only by hand since 1978 exclusively following the classic Cremona method.
I follow my instruments during their lives and I assist musicians in their instrumental needs.

My instruments are played in the most prestigious orchestras and chamber groups in Italy, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, U.S.A., Qatar,  South Corea,  and Japan. 

I chose to work in a private atelier, rather than in a shop, in order to not be disturbed during my work.

Violins

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Violas

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Cellos

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"We were all surprised by the Honoré's cello's powerful sound. There really was no question about which instrument to choose. Teo is already a magnificent instrument and will have a great future."

Mario Brunello – february 2005
(interviewed by the monthly magazine Musica)

Certifications

Each instrument is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity including color photos, measurements and eventual annotations. This document is very important in the light of the past attempts of others trying to falsify my work.

Internship

From 2004 I am teaching at the yearly violin-, viola- and cello-making course held  at Le Bois de Lutherie in Fertans (France).

Restoration and set up

Thanks to the particular attention given to the personal needs of each client, with whom I works in close contact, and to a dedication to resolving the problems of acoustics, I am capable of setting up and fine-adjusting the instrument to make each one perform to its best.

Loeiz Honoré