Daniel Friederich 1932 - 2020: Luthier d'Art
Unassuming, passionate and talented, Daniel Friederich is considered one of the greatest classical guitar luthiers of the second half of the twentieth century. Born in Paris to a cabinet-making family, he was a cabinetmaker and guitarist himself, until he turned to lutherie at young age upon hearing Ida Presti play a concert in 1954. The excellence of his guitars, appreciated for their magnificent sound, meticulous craftsmanship and first-class materials, attracted, and continue to attract, many prestigious soloists from around the world. Through his scientific approach to lutherie and obsession for quality, he left an indelible mark on a whole generation of luthiers.
Unassuming, passionate and talented, Daniel Friederich is considered one of the greatest classical guitar luthiers of the second half of the twentieth century. Born in Paris to a cabinet-making family, he was a cabinetmaker and guitarist himself, until he turned to lutherie at young age upon hearing Ida Presti play a concert in 1954. The excellence of his guitars, appreciated for their magnificent sound, meticulous craftsmanship and first-class materials, attracted, and continue to attract, many prestigious soloists from around the world. Through his scientific approach to lutherie and obsession for quality, he left an indelible mark on a whole generation of luthiers.
Unassuming, passionate and talented, Daniel Friederich is considered one of the greatest classical guitar luthiers of the second half of the twentieth century. Born in Paris to a cabinet-making family, he was a cabinetmaker and guitarist himself, until he turned to lutherie at young age upon hearing Ida Presti play a concert in 1954. The excellence of his guitars, appreciated for their magnificent sound, meticulous craftsmanship and first-class materials, attracted, and continue to attract, many prestigious soloists from around the world. Through his scientific approach to lutherie and obsession for quality, he left an indelible mark on a whole generation of luthiers.