3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 and form – with the

and form – with the complex rhythmic structures of Afro-Cuban music

with moderate technical demands

while at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri learning to be a clerk typist

His work shows influence from both the Cremonese and the German traditional schools of violin making

which does not seem to be detrimental to the performance

3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 and form – with thePaul Hilaire (1906 1967) worked as Georges Apparuts first assistant in his workshop in Mirecourt. After Apparut's death, he took over the workshop together with Apparuts widow. At that time, the firm took the name of "Establissements APPARUT & HILAIRE" and was producing mostly cellos, but also violins and violas. Hilaire initially worked alone, but was eventually able to employ apprentice Jean EULRY, from the Amde DIEUDONN workshop. His instruments