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On the side of Montpellier, in the Hérault, the teams of France Télévisions continue to make you discover these young enthusiasts who perpetuate the trades of the crafts of yesteryear. Inès is 25 years old, she chose the profession of luthier.
When she plays the violin, it’s a trip to her childhood memories, to the birth of a passion that will never leave her. A fusional relationship between Inès Morin and the instrument of her life. Inès did not choose this ancient profession by chance. As far back as she can remember, violin making has always interested her. In lutherie, the centerpiece is the soundboard. It must be worked with accuracy and patience. “We need a maximum of volume inside the box“, says Ines.
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80 pieces in all, which must be shaped, adjusted and then assembled one by one. Meticulous work. But she already knows that making a living from violin making on her own is very difficult. At the age of 25, and to secure a salary, Inès must move away from her village in the Cévennes, towards Montpellier (Hérault), where she works as a part-time luthier in a restoration workshop. With the master of the place, Olivier, she will be able to refine her knowledge. A life in harmony with the violin. A life so that traditions are not forgotten.
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