The endowment fund Talents & Violon’celles is delighted to announce the launch of a major project: the custom crafting of a consort of six violas da gamba and their period-model bows. This exceptional initiative is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Sallie Saliba, in memory of her sister, the violist Julia Griffin, who passed away in February 2024.

Monday, 19 January 2026 marked the official presentation of two instruments: a violin by luthier Camille De Tredern and a cello by luthier Nicolas Gilles. These two instruments, funded thanks to the generous support of Philippe Avisse, were presented to Maria Chahine and Sofia Demydenko during an evening dedicated to the transmission of knowledge, craftsmanship and musical excellence. Maria Chahine, Nicolas Gilles, Philippe Avisse, Franti Avisse, Camille De Tredern, Sofia De