A harp played well is truly something of melodic beauty. If you are looking to treat yourself to a new harp for yourself or as a gift for someone else, then it won’t take long to realise upon visiting my website, that I can help.
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With its origins dating back to the sixteenth-century, the four-course guitar is truly an instrument that has stood the test of time in terms of looks and sound. It is certainly one of the popular choices for my customers who are looking for a stunning Renaissance guitar that provides the sound of old.
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Creating a true early Irish harp takes patience, care and true attention to detail. From selecting the correct wood through to etching the details to reflect the times of old, indeed involves passion to make something amazing.
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It’s certainly true to say that we are in uncertain times at the moment. With the terrible spread of COVID-19, we are all having to make sure that we do what we can to protect ourselves and everyone around us.
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Throughout the middle ages, there were a variety of musical instruments played to accompany singing and dancing. These include lutes, harps, guitars, gitterns and many others!
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Baroque refers to a period of time between the 17th-18th Centuries and relates a style of European art, architecture and music. This era of time is one of the favourites for George Stevens Luthier, so as you can expect, he can handcraft a range of musical instruments that nod to this period of history.
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Musical instruments from the middle ages are truly a thing of beauty.
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Irish harps not only look beautiful and are truly instruments of art, but they also sound amazing! Because of this, George Stevens Luthier knew from the outset of being an instrument maker.
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Have you found us online because you are looking to purchase stunning Baroque instruments? If so, then we are pleased to say that you have arrived at the right place and welcome to George Stevens Luthier.
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Florence is charted as the birthplace of the Renaissance. It quickly spread across much of Europe in which everything become infused with this unique style. Architecture, politics, writing, art and music all have distinct Renaissance influences.
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Guitars over the years have become the instrument of choice for a great many ancient and noble musicians since their inception around 4000 years ago.
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Emulating the sounds and imaginative ways of composers such as Bach, Weiss and Kapsberger is no mean feat. To craft and generate music that matches that of the Baroque musical style starts with the instrument.
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Harps are one of the most popular classical instruments. Famed for their unique sound and distinctive look, they are used and loved around the world.
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The formation and development of stringed instruments has a clouded mixture of studies and opinions. It was thought that guitars emanated from the lute directly, but studies in the 60s suggested they were separate in their evolution.
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The Renaissance era represented a shift in the way music was consumed and distributed. With the printing press in its formative stages, musical sheets could be created, shared and enjoyed more freely.
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High quality manufacturing and construction is needed to produce some of the smallest and biggest projects in the world.
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When a passion for musical instruments, their history and their importance to cultures combine, the results are astonishing.
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Early versions of wire strung harps date back to the 14th century. Usually made of brass or other metals, the strings of a wire strung harp offer a bell-like sound – a unique tell-tale sign of the clarsach harp.
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Luthiery is the highly skilled process of creating stringed instruments. This method is trusted to produce stunning, tailored and period instruments suited to the needs of each individual.
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