Robertson and Sons is a nationally renowned bowed string instrument shop located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more than 40 years, the shop has served the community and developed into a dealer of both rare and contemporary instruments and bows. Robertson and Sons is also home to an acclaimed restoration and repair department. The store houses three show rooms — one for violins and violas, one for cellos and one for basses. There is also a recital hall where clients can test out the instruments they are interested in.
I was able to enter the repair shop, where I witnessed true magic. An extremely old cello was being reshaped in a cast, as it had become dented over the years of use; a scroll was being carved; a bow that had been run over by a car was being pieced back together. The dedication and detail that are put into each piece is incredible and commendable.
Brontë Procell is a freelance photographer for the Daily Lobo. She can be contacted at photo@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @DailyLobo.
