Gerald Littlewood
In addition to his work as a maker, Littlewood taught violin making to young musicians. Among his pupils was the British violin maker Alastair Wood, who built his first violin under Littlewood’s guidance while a student at Chetham’s School of Music. Littlewood’s encouragement helped inspire Wood’s subsequent career as a professional luthier.
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Gerald Littlewood was an English violin maker and teacher based in Hollingworth-in-Longdendale, Greater Manchester. Active during the second half of the 20th century, he produced violins and violas by hand, with known instruments dating from the 1970s and bearing labels such as “Diploma Model”.
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