Biography

My harpsichords are authentic and acoustically faithful replicas. I have dedicated myself to building harpsichords in the manner understood by the masters of the 17th and 18th centuries. Therefore, my guiding principle in constructing my instruments is to honor the original.

29 years of experience

My goal is to capture the soul and spirit of an original and its specific characteristics in the replica. The craftsmanship is crucial, as I primarily work with hand tools, minimizing machine use - after all, the greatest influence on the wood and the quality of the harpsichord comes from working with hand tools!

To do justice to an original, it is not just about having a blueprint; rather, I strive to comprehensively absorb the instrument. I take considerable time to gain a thorough impression of the original, considering a multitude of aspects, including the individuals Hemsch or Ruckers in their respective eras.

My experience shows that this internal image is far more critical than rigid adherence to measurements—after all, the replica of a harpsichord should merely be a collection of measurements and materials, but ultimately, it should yield more than the sum of its parts!

All painful distinctions between original and copy vanish completely here. On the contrary, anyone who has ever had contact with an original "Ruckers" from the 17th century will undoubtedly feel that they are playing a sonically, touch-specific, and visually authentic Ruckers instrument.