About Luthier: Stefan Kreul, born 22.01.1973 in Oelsnitz/Vogtland, served as an apprentice under master violin maker Lothar Sandner in Markneukirchen from 1989 to 1992.After five years as a journeyman, he decided to continue the family tradition back to its original place of business. In 2002, Stefan Kreul passed his master violin..