René A. Morel

René A. Morel
René A. Morel in 2004
Background information
Born(1932-03-11)11 March 1932
France
Died16 November 2011(2011-11-16) (aged 79)
United States
Occupationluthier
InstrumentViolin

René A. Morel (11 March 1932 – 16 November 2011) was an experienced and influential luthier who was highly regarded by leading international string players, who had been described as "arguably the best violin restorer in the world". He served on the juries of many violin-making competitions, and held offices in both the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers (Entente) as well as the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers.

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