On January 1, 2010, Klaus Ludwig Clement opened a new master workshop in the music city of Leipzig, Germany

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Aside from his reputation as a violin maker, Klaus has also garnered an international reputation through numerous lectures about violin making and his special area of expertise, historical varnish recipes. Klaus derives his knowledge and experience from the study of scientific explorations of the nature of materials and acoustics, from the analysis of historical work techniques and methods. The construction of his own instruments reflects all of the above interests and pursuits. His interest in, and exploration of the visual arts helps him in the process of finding his own style.

 

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