J & A Beare

J & A Beare The world's most respected violin dealer.

130 years of expertise: buying, selling, restoring violins

Over more than 125 years, Beare's has built a deserved reputation as the world's most respected violin dealer and expert through buying, selling, making and restoring instruments and bows of exceptional quality. Our unrivalled team of specialists is trusted by musicians, collectors and investors around the world. Many of the world's leading performers, both past and present, have chosen to play on instruments from Beare's. Among these are: Joshua Bell, Kyung Wha Chung, Julia Fischer, Nigel Kennedy and Pinchas Zukerman. Visit our London showroom at 30 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 8HX

01/10/2026

Dvořák's iconic opening.

Kian Soltani - Cellist stopped by in our workshop for a quick checkup of the "London, Boccherini" Stradivari cello he plays through the Beare's Society, ahead of tomorrow's performance of the concerto with Marie Jacquot and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at London's Royal Festival Hall.

Sad to say goodbye: just a couple days left in our Kronberg residency 🎻Visit us today, Saturday 26th, for our consignmen...
26/09/2026

Sad to say goodbye: just a couple days left in our Kronberg residency 🎻

Visit us today, Saturday 26th, for our consignment day offering valuations, appraisals and the chance to have suitable instruments taken on for sale through Beare's.

And on our final day tomorrow, 27th September, we're open for your final chance to try the curated selection of fine violins, violas and cellos we've brought over from our London collection.

Drawing a crowd: István Várdai and the 1673 "Du Pré" Stradivari stopping by at the Beare's exhibition in Kronberg ahead ...
24/09/2026

Drawing a crowd: István Várdai and the 1673 "Du Pré" Stradivari stopping by at the Beare's exhibition in Kronberg ahead of this evening's Kronberg Academy concert.

The beautiful home of our friends at Kronberg AcademyTime to explore for our Beare's team after a full-capacity opening ...
24/09/2026

The beautiful home of our friends at Kronberg Academy

Time to explore for our Beare's team after a full-capacity opening day of our exhibition here in Kronberg!

We still have a handful of appointments available until Sunday at the Galerie Kerstner for free consultations, sound adjustments and the chance to try our fine instruments - send us a DM to arrange your time.

🇬🇧 For the next five days only: find us in Kronberg!Alongside our friends at Kronberg Academy's Festival, we're set up i...
23/09/2026

🇬🇧 For the next five days only: find us in Kronberg!

Alongside our friends at Kronberg Academy's Festival, we're set up in town with fine instruments and bows to view and try.

For free sound advice, consultations and access to our experts, visit us at Galerie Kerstner between 10:30 and 16:30 each day.

🇩🇪 Die nächsten fünf Tage geöffnet: finden Sie uns in Kronberg!

Während des Kronberg Festivals sind wir in der Stadt aufgebaut, mit einer Ausstellung feiner Instrumente und Bögen zur Besichtigung und Probe.

Für kostenlose Klang- und Kaufberatungen von unseren Experten können Sie uns in der Galerie Kerstner zwischen 10:30 und 16:30 jeden Tag besuchen.

A wonderful evening in Sydney with our friends at the Australian Chamber Orchestra, where invited guests enjoyed an even...
22/09/2026

A wonderful evening in Sydney with our friends at the Australian Chamber Orchestra, where invited guests enjoyed an evening exploring the orchestra's instrument collection.

Through our ongoing partnership, Beare's Head of Scientific Research and Conservation Robert Brewer Young joined ACO musicians in revealing the sounds and histories of these remarkable instruments.

🇬🇧 On-site in Kronberg! Join our team of experts this week as we head to Germany during the Kronberg Festival.A unique ...
21/09/2026

🇬🇧 On-site in Kronberg! Join our team of experts this week as we head to Germany during the Kronberg Festival.

A unique opportunity to see our collection of fine instruments in-person here in Europe, we'll have historic violins, violas and cellos to view and try, while our team will be happy to assist with sound advice, free minor adjustments and consultations.

PLUS - don't miss our consignment day on Saturday 26 September for the chance to receive instrument valuations and appraisals. We'll have the opportunity to take suitable instruments on consignment for sale through Beare's.

Make your appointment with us at beares.com/kronberg

Find us at Galerie Kerstner, Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 7, 61476 Kronberg, just 5 mins walk from the station and Kronberg Academy.

🇩🇪 Vor Ort in Kronberg! Besuchen Sie diese Woche unser Expertenteam in Deutschland, wo wir während des Kronberg Festivals in Residenz sind.

Eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, unsere Sammlung feiner Instrumente hier in Europa persönlich zu erleben: Wir haben historische Violinen, Bratschen und Celli zum Ansehen und Ausprobieren dabei. Unser Team unterstützt Sie gerne mit fachkundigem Rat, kostenlosen kleineren Einstellarbeiten und Beratungsgesprächen.

PLUS: Verpassen Sie nicht unseren Kommissionstag am Samstag, dem 26. September. Dort können Sie Ihr Instrument schätzen und begutachten lassen. Geeignete Instrumente nehmen wir zudem gerne zum Verkauf in Kommission.

Vereinbaren Sie Ihren Termin unter beares.com/kronberg

Sie finden uns in der Galerie Kerstner, Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7, 61476 Kronberg, nur 5 Minuten vom Bahnhof und der Kronberg Akademie entfernt.

J & A Beare kommt nach Kronberg🗓️ Samstag, 26. September | 10-18 UhrWir laden Sie herzlich ein, Ihre feinen Streichinstr...
17/09/2026

J & A Beare kommt nach Kronberg
🗓️ Samstag, 26. September | 10-18 Uhr

Wir laden Sie herzlich ein, Ihre feinen Streichinstrumente und Bögen zur Begutachtung und Wertbestimmung bei uns vorzustellen und unsere Instrumentenausstellung zu besuchen.
Unser erfahrenes Expertenteam berät Sie kompetent beim Kauf oder Verkauf und nimmt geeignete Exemplare in Kommission.

Sie finden uns in der Galerie Kerstner
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7
61476 Kronberg

Angesichts der hohen Nachfrage empfehlen wir eine frühzeitige Terminvereinbarung. Schreiben Sie an [email protected] oder rufen Sie uns bei +494251/9835844 an.

J & A Beare comes to Kronberg
🗓️ Saturday 26 September | 10am-6pm

We invite you to bring your fine string instruments and bow to our team of on-site experts for appraisal and valuation, and to visit our exhibition of historic instruments.

Our team is ready to assist you in the purchase and sale of instruments, and will take suitable examples on commission.

We are in the Galerie Kerstner
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 7
61476 Kronberg

On account of high demand, we recommend making your appointment with us as soon as possible. Please contact [email protected] or call +494251/9835844.

09/09/2026

Bridging two centuries, this brilliant dialogue for string duo spans from the passacaglia of Handel’s Harpsichord Suite in G minor to its famous reimagining by Norwegian violinist Halvorsen. Enjoy a dazzling performance by violinist and violist at our Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2026.

這首弦樂二重奏的精彩對話跨越了兩個世紀。挪威小提琴家哈佛森以韓德爾的 G小調古鍵琴組曲中的帕薩卡利亞舞曲為基礎，將其重新構思，造就了這部璀璨之作。欣賞小提琴家Yura Lee與中提琴家Timothy Ridout於2026年比爾斯飛躍演奏音樂節的精彩演繹。

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You heard them here first, at Premiere Performances 🪽
飛躍之星，首演於此🪽

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Upcoming Concert 更多音樂會
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀’ 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻
🎟️ https://www.pphk.org/events/?ec=20th-season

For the next two weeks - catch us on site in Australia.Continuing our cultural partnerships with leading Australian inst...
08/09/2026

For the next two weeks - catch us on site in Australia.

Continuing our cultural partnerships with leading Australian institutions, our Head of Scientific Research and Conservation Robert Brewer Young will provide Beare's expertise to assessment and restoration work for the collections of UKARIA Cultural Centre, and of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

While on site, we will have a small number of appointments available with Robert for appraisals, consultations and minor adjustments, as well as a curated selection of fine historic instruments from the Beare's collection.

Week 1 will have times available in the Adelaide area, and week 2 has availability in Sydney.
Appointments are limited - arrange time with him by emailing [email protected]

Address

30 Queen Anne Street
London
W1G8HX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442073079666

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