The Cello Maker: Robin Aitchison

The Academy of Ancient Music visits leading 'cello maker, Robin Aitchison, who specialises in crafting beautiful copies of 17th and 18th Century instruments by master makers Stradivari, Montagnana and Guadagnini.
Sculpting wood from his workshop in the UK, Robin is one of the world's finest craftsmen, a true artisan, who explores and delights in the relationship between wood and sound. This film presents an introduction to the maker, his inspirations, tools, and process.
THE CELLO MAKER
featuring Robin Aitchison
a film by Jessie Rodger
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Aitchison & Mnatzaganian
cello makers, restorers & dealers
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this film is part of the 'Breaking Down Baroque' series, presented in partnership with The Space.
Soundtrack:
Haydn: Adagio Cantabile
(mv.II from Symphony nr.13)
Academy of Ancient Music
soloist & director: Nicolas Altstaedt
leader: Bojan Cicic
Music Producer & Editor: Alexander Van Ingen
Recording Engineer: Andrew Mellor
Executive Producer: Alexander Van Ingen

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Ive played guitar my entire life. The cello has always been calling me. Now in my mid 40's, I just started learning to play and I obsessed with it. And I realize now that it was the instrument I was meant for. So please..if you feel a calling towards this instrument, don't put it off. Find a way to make it happen. I actually traded some guitars for a nice cello. This guy is a genius.

[@MarkFromTaiwan]

wow Mr the cello call me too I play guitar too and now I'm almost 54 I started about 2 years and it's really make me happy and I trade my guitar for Cello too......

[@timvdhorst2398]

One can hear his PASSION in his voice. Living his dream everyday.....truly inspirational. THANK YOU for sharing this with us! 😁

[@PLuMUK54]

What a fascinating film. Thank you for sharing. I was so impressed with the work room. It must be a wonderful place to work. Watching the sharpening of the chisel brought back so many memories of my late father, who was a cabinet maker.

[@reekreeks]

I wish there were more videos from Mr. Robin, I've watched this like 100 times.

[@reekreeks]

still watching this

[@kevykanga]

What a beautifully shot and wonderfully insightful film!!!

[@mburridge01]

You love the process of what you do. That’s a beautiful thing.

[@jadebethj4807]

I just got my first cello last week. I'm so excited. And this is beautiful

[@erikasdaddy51690]

Such a great film ! You just know that this gentleman is a true master and I would love to go to his shop and play some of his creations. In addition you know he is a truly wonderful person of character and passion.

[@juanzuccoli]

genius... absolutely genius...

[@karlailin]

Thank you.

[@mylittlefish-ix2bi]

Passion worker

[@karzankarem3198]

❤❤❤

[@tartanapache1491]

Time stamp 5:05 what cello model is he admiring?

[@sebarosca]

This guy is o . . O

[@awinbisa]

You could probably perform heart surgery with those chisels they look so sharp! You are so passionate about what you do it's wonderful to listen to. Must be an extremely fulfilling job compared to sitting in front of a computer all day in an open plan office!

[@karzankarem3198]

100\100 ❤❤❤ 🫵🫶 kurdistan

[@vreevroow]

100k for one of these. I appreciate the labour but what in the actual poverty fuck.

[@santhieamadeus]

I've known many a professional musician to take a second mortgage on an instrument. I paid 14k for my cello, I saved 10,000 and my family helped me with the rest.

[@TimCBuilders]

Excellent video. Great photography. all the yammering was unfortunate