Welcome to Larsen Strings North America
Anne Akiko Meyers
Featured Larsen Artist
Anne Akiko Meyers performs with Il Cannone® Soloist edition for violin with a touch of Gold.
‘Vieuxtemps’ Guarneri del Gesù (1741)
Larsen Strings North America is the exclusive source for premium violin, viola and cello strings in the United States, proudly imported and distributed by Glasser NY. With over 20 years of trusted collaboration, we’ve built a strong foundation in the American music community. Going forward, we will continue to serve and inspire musicians across the US as Larsen Strings North America, bringing our partnership to new heights.
Our mission remains to provide musicians with exceptional orchestral strings, meticulously crafted for superior sound and quality. Whether you’re a soloist, orchestral player or dedicated enthusiast, we’re here to support your musical journey.
For over 85 years, Glasser NY has been at the heart of the American music industry, understanding the unique needs of US musicians.
Founded in the Bronx in 1938, Glasser’s deep industry knowledge and innovative spirit have shaped the evolution of bow making. Now led by Andrew Glasser, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technologies to deliver precision-crafted bows and accessories tailored to American players.
As the exclusive North American importer of Larsen Strings, Glasser remains dedicated to supporting musicians across the US with trusted expertise and uncompromising quality.
Larsen Strings is a developer, manufacturer & global distributor of strings for bowed instrument for violin, viola & cello.
Based in south of Denmark, Larsen Strings has been at the forefront of string innovation since its founding in 1990 by Laurits Th. Larsen. Our commitment to quality, precision and sustainability is reflected in our state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and our close collaboration with musicians worldwide.
Each string is crafted with meticulous care and advanced technology, ensuring that musicians can express the full range of their artistry and supporting luthiers in their pursuit of excellence and craftsmanship.
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Our strings guru, Dr Thomas Zwieg, with Professor Maria Kliegel. Double take? A closer look reveals all.
‘Can you make me a cello A string?’
The answer was anything but simple but that chance remark led to the creation of Larsen Strings. The first Larsen cello A was successfully delivered from the family garage by our founder Laurits Th. Larsen and the Larsen family of strings began to grow along with the realisation that:
Although some of the best things happen by chance we can make them truly remarkable by design.
At Larsen Strings we develop, produce and market strings of the finest musical quality for bowed string instruments. Take a closer look and find out more…
Explore our range
We design and manufacture an extensive range of options for violin, cello and viola
Violin Strings
Explore Original, Virtuoso, Tzigane, Aurora & the Il Cannone Family
Cello Strings
Explore Original, Soloist, Magnacore, Arioso, Il Cannone, Aurora & Fractional
Viola Strings
Explore Original, Virtuoso & Aurora Full Size & Fractional Options
We couldn’t do it without you…
Working with you to create the world’s finest bowed instrument strings
Our Design and Development
Musicians play a crucial role in the innovation of Larsen Strings. We collaborate closely with professional musicians worldwide to test and refine our products. This partnership ensures that the strings are tailored to meet the specific needs of musicians, enhancing the symbiosis between the player and their instrument.
Feedback from these collaborations drives continuous improvement and innovation, resulting in strings that deliver exceptional performance and sound quality.
Working with you...
Images of musicians from all over the world, working with us to craft strings that unlock their instruments’ potential.
Gaining insights from musicians of all levels – touring professionals, educators and students – enables us to craft strings tailored to every musical need.
Thank you
It’s all about the music and the music doesn’t end when our strings leave our home in Sønderborg. The passion that drives us in design and continuous improvement finds its reward in seeing and hearing our strings in performance.
“Our mission is to produce strings that allow musicians to express nuances in musical expression that close the distance between the composer and audience.”
Laurits Th. Larsen
Violinist and Founder, Larsen Strings A/S
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Jean-Guihen Queyras
A warm welcome to Jean-Guihen Queyras: 'The flexibility & warm power of my Larsen strings are the ideal tool to let the music blossom effortlessly.' Hearing is believing. Bach: Queyras. Complete cello suites new album released September 2024 (the 2023 sessions) on...
Ivan Skanavi
Ivan Skanavi, winner of the 2022 Grand-Prix Emanuel Feuermann, is one of the leading cellists of his generation, captivating audiences with his broad stylistic sound spectrum, clear projection and vast range of colours. Larsen Performing Artist. Find out more... Ivan...
Prof. Mathias Johansen
Welcome Mathias Johansen, cellist, Professor at the State Conservatory, Vorarlberg. “I’ve been playing with Larsen strings enthusiastically since the 1990s. Particularly the latest developments in the Magnacore and Il Cannone lines allow me to translate my musical...
Hyunseok Yoo review of Il Cannone Direct & Focused
Our thanks to Hyunseok Yoo for this review of Il Cannone Direct & Focused for violin. Music credit: Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op.28. Hyunseok Yoo. I was very happy to hear that I was...
Prof. Duek Woo Kim
Duek Woo Kim is Professor of Orchestral Studies in the School of Arts at Chung-Ang University. Prof. Duek Woo Kim. The interview with violinist Duek Woo Kim reviewing Larsen Strings Il Cannone Gold for violin was published in the February 2024 issue of The Strad. It...
Fedor Rudin: Il Cannone Gold
“It’s a beautiful feeling when the instrument and all its associated “tools” form a symbiosis and simply work. That’s how I felt when I first tried the Larsen Cannone Gold strings on my newly borrowed Stradivarius: they not only brought out the creamy, warm, and...
Larsen Strings North America
LSNA East: 270 Oak Tree Road, Unit B, Palisades, NY 10964
LSNA West: 645 Front St., Unit 1612, San Diego, CA 92101
Tel.: 718.994.1613
Email: mail@larsenstrings.us
Larsen Strings North America is the exclusive source for Larsen Strings in the United States, imported by Glasser NY.
