Italian String Instruments Boutique in Frankfurt am Main

  • Carefully selected string instruments from Cremona by chosen violin makers: We have done the work for you as a customer and made a preselection!
  • Networking not only with violin makers but also with high-caliber players who are active on the world's stages and contribute their expertise.
  • Cremona - 'branch' in Frankfurt - save your time and costs: You don't have to fumble in the dark and wonder which of the approximately 140 violin makers in Cremona you should go to (Source: Wikipedia: Traditional Violin Making in Cremona).
  • The origin of the instruments is 100% secured, a certificate is always provided, and additional information can be obtained directly from the violin maker.
  • If you are a professional musician or aspiring to become one soon, the acquisition costs of the purchased instrument can be fully deducted from taxes.
  • High-quality string instruments represent an investment with a real return of 5 to 9% and reflect an average value over several decades, with very low correlation.
  • Although our focus is on modern Italian instruments, we do not want to exclude other instruments. You can also find German, French, and instruments of other origins with us. Our expertise remains intact, and we only offer instruments that we stand behind with a very clear conscience.

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Michael Belsky, Owner & Managing Director

Michael Belsky, Owner & Managing Director

Michael Belsky completed his education in cello at prestigious music conservatories in Frankfurt and Stuttgart. His passion for music has taken him on concert tours not only throughout Europe but also to Japan, South Korea, and the USA. He established himself in chamber music and regularly performs in various chamber music ensembles across Europe.

Michael Belsky is a co-owner of the concert agency M&B Concerts, known for its international collaborations between outstanding soloists, orchestras, and organizers in the classical music industry. His work is distinguished by a highly professional approach to representing world-class artists and organizing top-level concert events. Particularly notable is his close connection to renowned string instrument players and connoisseurs who play and own valuable instruments, including masterpieces by significant Italian violin makers such as Stradivari. Venues like the Berliner Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Alte Oper Frankfurt, or Kölner Philharmonie have been his clients for years. These valuable experiences and encounters have not only expanded his musical horizon but also laid the foundation for the "Belsky Strings" project.

Artemi D’Alex, Violin Maker and String Instruments Expert

Artemi D’Alex, Violin Maker and String Instruments Expert

Artemi D'Alex is an outstanding violin maker and musician who has devoted himself with great dedication to the world of music and violin making. Under the influence of world-renowned violinist Maxim Vengerov, Artemi D'Alex discovered his true calling in violin making. He deepened his knowledge and learned the fine art of violin making at the renowned Cremona International Violin Making School. The city of Cremona, famous as the birthplace of some of the world's finest violins, became a source of inspiration and expertise for him. He embodies the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and artistic innovation. Here are some milestones from his career:

  • Degree in violin and viola studies
  • Studies at the Stradivari School in Cremona
  • Founding of the "Violin Maker String Quartet," where all four string voices were played by Italian violin makers
  • Residing in Cremona since 2008
  • Also operating at a second location in Erlangen since 2020

Several instruments crafted by Artemi D'Alex have received top awards, such as one of his violins at the 9th Festival for Innovative and Creative Instruments in Saarbrücken. Many of his instruments are played by renowned instrumentalists, such as in the prestigious "Aviv Quartet," resonating across all five continents of the world.

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