Ivo Loerakker Montréal

Violin made by Ivo Loerakker. Ivo was the brother of Vincent Loerakker, the well known violinmaker from the Schagchelstraat in Haarlem, founded  by their father Ben Loerakker.

His instruments are not that well known in the Netherlands, because after finishing the Mittenwald school he went to Canada.

In contrary to his brother he dedicated his work to new making. His work is of an high level and if he would have stayed in Holland he definitely would have been one of the best Dutch violin makers of the 20th century.

This instrument is from 2005. The wood and workmanship are of an extremely high level. The sound is brilliant and warm, and the condition is mint.