The Academy of Ancient Music visits leading 'cello maker, Robin Aitchison, who specialises in crafting beautiful copies of 17th and 18th Century instruments by master makers Stradivari, Montagnana and Guadagnini.

Sculpting wood from his workshop in the UK, Robin is one of the world's finest craftsmen, a true artisan, who explores and delights in the relationship between wood and sound. This film presents an introduction to the maker, his inspirations, tools, and process.

THE CELLO MAKER
featuring Robin Aitchison
a film by Jessie Rodger

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Aitchison & Mnatzaganian
cello makers, restorers & dealers
http://www.aitchisoncellos.com


ACADEMY OF ANCIENT MUSIC
http://www.aam.co.uk
this film is part of the 'Breaking Down Baroque' series, presented in partnership with The Space.

Soundtrack:
Haydn: Adagio Cantabile
(mv.II from Symphony nr.13)
Academy of Ancient Music
soloist & director: Nicolas Altstaedt
leader: Bojan Cicic

Music Producer & Editor: Alexander Van Ingen
Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor

Executive Producer: Alexander Van Ingen