HUGH

Hugh's approach to making new instruments is influenced by his background as a cellist, philosopher and environmentalist. As a player himself, he strives to create instruments that are responsive to the varied demands of the musician. His past studies as a philosopher bring a rigorous analytical framework to his continual quest to make better instruments. Through his work as an environmentalist Hugh developed a heartfelt appreciation of wood, its beauty and functionality. He also came to understand the power of a beautiful object, in this case a beautiful instrument, to inspire a musician to reach higher levels of expression and performance... Hugh makes violins, violas and cellos. He makes instruments of varying sizes and models drawing on the traditions of the great makers of the past. Yet it is the strength and passion shown in the instruments of today's modern makers that particularly inspires him... The process starts with an idea of sound. The individual design, choice of..