History

“Introducing an Ancient Sound
in a Contemporary way”

Rooted in deep historical significance, the traditional Lyra stands as one of the earliest string-bowed instruments on the European Continent.
Remarkably, research indicates that the Cretan Lyra, regarded as a "sister" to its traditional counterpart, holds ancestral ties to the string-bowed instrument families that emerged across Europe, including the medieval violin family, viol family, and violin family.

Now, with the emergence of the newly evolved Classical Cretan Lyra, an exciting chapter unfolds, presenting a wealth of interpretive possibilities and marking a new era of evolution for this esteemed ancient instrument.

The Classical Cretan Lyra opens doors to uncharted musical realms, breathing fresh life into its timeless heritage.

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