About us
Música y cuerda is a string instrument shop as well as a making, repairs and restoration workshop located in Sevilla, Spain. It is headed by Robert Louis Baille, luthier with more than 30 years experience in violin making and restoration who had run workshops in France, England and Spain.
Robert Louis Baille is recognized world-wide for the makingand restoration of fine string instruments and bows. He is a member of the Gremio de Luthiers y Arqueros de España, GLAE (Gild of Violin and Bow Makers of Spain) and he has been the chairman of the gild for several years.
Established in 1996, Música y cuerda is famous for the great selection of instruments and bows and for the expertise of the workshop making, repairs and restoration. Its reputation is based on the high quality of work and services provided in the last sixteen years. Besides, Música y cuerda offers customized service and reasonable prices.
The shop features violins, violas, cellos, double basses, violas da gamba and accessories in a wide range of models and prices. The capable staff provides professional advice to clients, from beginners to professional players All the instruments are guaranteed by a fine repair staff with a large experience in fitting instruments. In Música y cuerda only the best products and materials are selected.
The way we work reflects our curiosity and respect towards the fine instruments and professional work.
Equally, Música y cuerda aims topromote the music and the craft of violinmaking to the general public -both in Spain and abroad- by sponsoring several musicians and events.
Música y cuerda is proud to co-sponsor:
EXPOFEMÁS, 2011, an exhibition for contemporary viola da gamba-makers and baroque bow-makers held in Sevilla, as part of the annual local early music festival, FEMÁS (Festival de Música Antigua de Sevilla).
I Talleres de Luthería del CSM Manuel del Castillo. Sevilla. A Violin-Making Course for students and professional players.
Encuentro de Luthiers y Músicos CIUDAD DE MÁLAGA (2008-2009) Conference which features a combination of speakers, concerts, and an exhibition of contemporary violin-makers and bow-makers works. It is also an opportunity for musicians and violin makers to meet.
Archivo 415 Baroque ensemble.