Boussu Inside Out - Exploring forgotten violin making practices
This channel shows videos of the reconstruction process of violin family instruments after unaltered originals by the 18th century maker Benoit Joseph Boussu. The replica instruments were built by Geerten Verberkmoes, employing techniques most likely used by Boussu and which differ significantly from the "Cremonese method". Subsequently, the replicas are being used by violinists Ann Cnop and Shiho Ono and cellist Mathilde Wolfs - later joined by viola player Benjamin Lescoat - to explore chamber music by Brussels court composers from the 18th century. Videos of such performances are included on this channel too.
Enjoy watching and listening!