CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENT MAKING

Georges Alloro is part of the 2008 class of Masters of Art nominated by the French Minister of Culture.

“A Master of Art is a professional par excellence who masters exceptional techniques and skill. He is recognised by his peers for his experience, expertise and educational ability. He must be able to pass on his knowledge and skill to a pupil who in turn will continue the tradition.
The official title of Master of Art was inspired by the “National Living Treasures” of Japan; following their example, the Masters of Art pass on their expertise. They are concerned for the evolution of their crafts through constant innovation. Currently in France, there are 89 Masters of Art, all nominated by the Ministry of Culture and Communication.”
Officially defined by the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
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His pupil is Gontran Onraedt.

The study programme is designed to pass on the main elements discovered or developed during 40 years of research: :
- the knowledge of traditional as well contemporary materials and tools,
- the knowledge of working with wood, synthetics and polymers, animal materials and different metals and alloys in relation to stringed instruments,
- the study of worldwide manufacture of stringed instruments, the principles of construction and the materials which they use, in order to adapt these elements and methods to traditional instruments,
- to contribute to the global evolution of the manufacture of stringed instruments and to interface between tradition and innovation, between occidental and non-occidental cultures.