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Mountrianakis Stelios & Pavlos - Handmade Cretan Lyre Manufacturing Workshop - Chania Crete
Mountrianakis Stelios & Pavlos Workshop for Making Handmade Cretan Lyres - Chania Crete In Chania, Mr. Stelios Mountrianakis, originally from Rethymnon, has been making handmade Cretan lyres since 1983, together with his son Pavlos, who from a very young age followed his father to wherever the workshop was eager to learn the art he was doing, he started making Cretan lyre in 2009. Making the Cretan lyre is a hobby, says Mr. Stelios Mountrianakis. Who from his childhood remembers his grandfather in Rethymnon making and playing the Cretan lyre and since then Mr. Stelios was attached to the lyre. When he was twelve years old, Mr. Stelios asked his parents to buy him a Cretan lyre, but they did not do so for fear of leaving the letters. So he became a soldier and when he was 22 years old he bought his first lyre and with great difficulty began to learn. Then at the age of 33 he started to get more involved and make lyres until in 2000 he created the Cretan lyre making workshop in Chania, Crete. To make a professional lyre, it takes more than sixty hours on the chisel, Mr. Stelios tells us. To make a lyre, we use three types of wood, in the three different main parts that make up the instrument. The main point of construction in a lyre I think is to make a good speaker. Mulberry wood, walnut, aspen, pear, rosewood are usually used. Every wood has its own secret. Walnut makes a sweeter sound, mulberry more sour. The construction of a musical instrument is a complex process that must be followed with the delicacy of a surgeon and the reverence of a hagiographer.Category: TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Virtuoz Artistic Organ Workshop - Yiannis Gouliaras - Handmade Musical Instruments - Bouzouki - Baglamas - Tzouras - Lutes - Classical Guitars - Larisa
Virtuoz Artistic Music Organ Factory Yannis Gouliaras - Handmade Musical Instruments - Bouzouki - Baglamas - Tzouras - Lutes - Classical Guitars - Larissa In the heart of Larissa, Yiannis Gouliaras founded the Artistic Organ Workshop "Virtuoz", a space dedicated to the art of making musical instruments. With a rich range of handcrafted instruments, Virtuoz exudes aesthetics and quality in every note. Each of the unique works of "Virtuoz" consists of careful craftsmanship and love for detail. With a tradition that draws inspiration from the ancient Pelasgians, Yiannis Gouliaras incorporates the mythic heritage of the region into his vertical works. "Virtuoz" Artistic Organ Factory manufactures with passion and skill a variety of musical instruments, including four-string and three-string bouzoukis, baglamas, tzouras, as well as Cretan and Sterian lutes and classical guitars. Each of these instruments is unique, bringing the perfect combination between beauty and sound. Yiannis Gouliaras: Born and raised in Larissa, Yiannis Gouliaras grew up under the influence of the great Greek musicians. His love for music emerged from a young age, making the bouzouki his favorite companion on the path of art. With teacher Nikos Raftoulis, he paved the way for a path full of discoveries and creation. In 1997, his first contact with making musical instruments marked the beginning of a new adventure. Based on advice and experiences from experts in the field, the art of instrument making began to unfold before him. An important milestone in his career was the collaboration with Themis Papavasileiou, where his sound received international recognition through major record productions. Afterwards, collaborations with famous composers and soloists, such as Panagiotis Stergiou and Panagiotis Apostolidis, were another stage in his professional journey. Dedicated to perfect execution and absolute quality, Virtuoz Art Organ Factory continues to shape the sound of music with each new creation, proving that the art of instrument making is an eternal source of inspiration and creation. 2411811427Category: TRADITIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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