About the cello Tailpiece
ALADFI Congress – May 1998, Aix‑les‑Bains (translated from personal notes) Download the full conference in pdf Many respectable 200‑year‑old cellos, passing through auction rooms, have caught my eye. Seeing them, I felt a sense of incongruity, rather like a period piece of furniture covered in synthetic veneer. Irresistibly drawn to the gleaming plastic tailpiece, unable […]
The cello endpin
The role of the cello has evolved dramatically —from a simple rhythmic bass line in the continuo to a true singing voice. Its accessories have transformed as well: strings, endpins, and fine tuners now offer a level of comfort, power, and virtuosity that earlier generations could scarcely imagine. But why has the endpin—an invention barely […]