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 Ai