Luis Leguia, cellist and pioneer of carbon fibre instruments has died, aged 89. Leguia had a wide-ranging career as a cellist in the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 44 years and as an inventor, notably designing carbon fiber instruments for Luis and Clark. Leguia was born in 1935 and was brought up by his mother, who [...]
Malte Schaefer, first principal violist of the philharmonic state orchestra in Mainz, has published a new video about this Luis & Clark Viola: "Two years ago I made a YouTube video with the title "Are carbon fibre string instruments good enough for professional use“? Here is the link to that video: • Are Carbon fibre ... Since then I [...]
Malte Schaefer, first principal violist of the philharmonic state orchestra in Mainz, with his thoughts on using the Luis & Clark Viola in a professional setting. The philharmonic state orchestra in Mainz is one of the oldest professional ensembles worldwide with a tradition of more than 505 years. "I love to play my Luis [...]
Posted By: Michelle SchmidtPosted date: January 10, 2018 Read the original article HERE. Associate Professor of Music Miranda Wilson plays her carbon fiber five-string cello in her office on Friday, Jan. 5, at the University of Idaho in Moscow. You wouldn’t have heard one before now because cellos don’t have five strings; they have four. But this [...]
Photo: Zuill Bailey demonstrates the musical qualities of his Luis & Clark carbon fiber cello for the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (and for a television audience). The owner of a 325-year old Goffriller, Bailey says that instrument (though extraordinary in concert) is “limiting” in the field. He tells kids that the Luis & Clark is [...]
Read the article here: Boston Voyager SEPTEMBER 18, 2017Meet Luis, Stephanie, and Caroline Leguia of Luis and Clark in Milton BostonVoyager Staff BOSTONVOYAGER STAFF SHARE TWEET PIN Today we’d like to introduce you to Luis, Stephanie, and Caroline Leguia. Luis, Stephanie, and Caroline, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started [...]
Cellist Scott Crowley plays the Dark Shadows Theme on his Luis & Clark carbon fiber cello.
Jasmine Beams is currenty the Solo Viola of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra in Finland - She reports "People in Finland are really impressed with the instrument! Not only in Finland have people been interested. I have been invited to give a workshop and concert at the National Music Conservatory of Jordan, and to speak specifically [...]
Congratulations to Anna Thompson, the winner of our $1000 raffle, celebrating the sale of our 1000th cello! Thank you for the picture, Anna!
Antonio Lysy plays the 6 Bach Suites on a carbon fiber cello at The Broad Stage in a multimedia presentation. December 20th, 2015 www.antoniolysy.com
Luis Leguia is featured in this article in the June, 2016 issue of Strings Magazine - Enjoy!
Orquesta Sinfónica de la SEDENA with Director Rubin Dario Estrada
Jasmine Beams plays Rebecca Clarke, Sonata for Viola and Piano - I. Impetuoso - beautiful.
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser playing their arrangement of I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons. Their Luis and Clark Cellos really shine in this video – both in sight and sound! And watch for the point about halfway through where they take their instruments swimming – only with the Luis and Clark can you [...]
The Luis and Clark Cabon Fiber Cello is a featured performer in the newest Cirque Du Soleil show - Amaluna - with a custom-prepared Cello on stage in this incredible show. You can see a peek of it in this youtube spot about halfway through -
George Durham was recently shot for a Samsung camera promo with his beautiful L&C Cello - gorgeous all around! "When you're filming with the Samsung SMART CAMERA NX30, audio and video merge seamlessly to create a rich and intense experience. It's one professionally-inspired compact system camera that delivers incredible clarity and remarkable depth - every [...]
During the past 20 years, Ed Caner has performed as a sideman and/or soloist for over 30 major acts, including Page and Plant, Luciano Pavarotti, Wayne Newton, Mannheim Steamroller, Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole, Mel Torme, the Moody Blues, Yes, Trans Siberian Orchestra, the 3 Irish Tenors, Guster, Michael Stanley, The New Barleycorn (Ireland/USA), Leftover Salmon, [...]
Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser playing their arrangement of I Will Wait by Mumford & Sons. Their Luis and Clark Cellos really shine in this video - both in sight and sound! And watch for the point about halfway through where they take their instruments swimming - only with the Luis and Clark can you [...]
“I really love this instrument... we can play music that is traditional, but actually we are using technology to make it better.” Yo Yo Ma, Cellist and Luis and Clark owner
“My Luis and Clark viola is very easy and a pleasure to play in the orchestra, including orchestral solos, producing very rich and powerful sound, complemented by numerous remarks from the audience members.” Alexander Mishnaevski, Principal Viola, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
My Luis and Clark has much power, depth, and body to the sound, as if it were a much larger viola.
Cellist Erik Friedlander is a composer, an improviser, and a veteran of NYC's Downtown scene. Friedlander started studying music at an early age, beginning at 5 with guitar, and then at 8, cello lessons.
“My Luis & Clark cello, with its truly stunning sound and elegant appearance, presents an invitation for any cellist to take a leap into the future of music-making. I use it for country, classical and jazz—I love it!”
“My Luis and Clark carbon fiber cello stays with me every step of the way. From the most intimate recording session to the raucous demands of performing and traveling. I’m a believer.” Michael Bacon, The Bacon Brothers
“My Luis and Clark has a marvelous sound and plays easily.” - Principal violist of the Welsh National Opera
In the pop/rock world, Matt's eclectic adventures have included touring with the Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, and the Indigo Girls, as well as performing and/or recording with Tom Waits, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie MacMaster, Tracy Chapman and others. During his many years in San Francisco, Matt collaborated with various musicians, including Ben Goldberg, Scott Amendola, Gino Robair, Myles Boisen, John Schott, and Pamela Z. He founded Oranj Symphonette, which recorded two CD's for Rykodisc and went on to play many of the major jazz festivals, from Monterey to Montreal.
“My viola is fun to play and it is as easy to produce a big sound as it is to play soft. Every time I take this instrument out of its case, I instantly get exited and can not wait to start playing!”
Lindsey Sterling is a recent convert to Luis & Clark with a fantastic carbon-fiber violin. Her recent video on youtube is over 6 million hits! Take a look at what one superstar is doing with her instrument.