Workshop
KALTENBACH MÉLANIE: over 25 years' experience as a luthier
Mélanie Kaltenbach is first and foremost a love story between a musician and antique stringed instruments. Indeed, my passion for violins and cellos led me to learn more about how they are made and cared for, in order to help both novice and experienced musicians in their art. Thanks to 40 years of practice and 25 years working in my own workshop, I have mastered every aspect of stringed instrument design and repair, enabling me to offer you quality products. I am committed to putting my expertise at the disposal of musicians to enable them to express themselves directly through their violin or cello.
My background :
- 2024 : A showcase for the creative wealth and excellence of craftsmanship throughout the Île-de-France region.
- 2023 : Partnership with the Philharmonie de Paris.
- Active member in the organization of the ALADFI continuing education campus for luthiers held in Villefavard.
- 2022 : "Savoir-faire en transmission" Award presented by the Bureau of Design, Fashion, and Arts and Crafts of the City of Paris.
- 2018 : Titular luthier at the Académie Jaroussky's Seine Musicale.
- 2017 : Holder of the contract for instrument maintenance at Paris municipal conservatories.
- Member of Trio Musicae (Ensemble Musicae).
- 2012 - Aujourd'hui Collaborative work with Proquartet.
- 2009 : Sound quality award at the Viola competition in Paris.
- 2006 : Winner of the Rotary Club of Paris arts and crafts competition.
- 1996-1999 : Trained by Patrick Robin
I also obtained:
- A 1st Conservatory Prize in cello and chamber music
- A sound and instrument-making prize for my contemporary instrument creations in 2009 with a viola.
- Graduate of the Newark-en-Trent school - Upper merite.
Visit MÉLANIE KALTENBACH's stringed-instrument workshop in Paris to benefit from my in-depth expertise in stringed instruments. I welcome you to rent, sell or repair violins, cellos and violas.
