Quatuor Tchalik explains its commitment to the protection of forests,
particularly rare species used in the manufacturing of musical instruments.
- Nicolas Despiau describes the specific characteristics of sycamore maple for making bridges, the increasing scarcity of this species, and the decision to preserve it with the Despiau Planet wood quality.
- Arthur Dubroca, bow maker, explains his commitment to preserving pernambuco, the Brazilian wood used to make bows, through the IPCI (International Pernambuco Conservation Initiative) programme.
Quatuor Tchalik brilliantly performs part of their new Mozart album
with the quartets KV 499 & KV 589.
If not working, video is also available here:
Gabriel Tchalik explains why the quartet recorded this album.
Available on alkonostclassic.com
For every album purchased, €1 is donated to the International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species, an organisation of violin and bow makers actively involved in forest conservation.
 www.alliance-international.org/ |
