Below are two instruments (sister cellos) made by Mike Sheriff and demonstrated by his good friends. They recorded Sonata #10 for Two Cellos by Jean Baptists Barrire (1707 – 1747). Click on the arrow in the middle of the screen to start the video.
Joseph Kuipers is a renowned cellist and private cello teacher located in the North Dallas area.
Andres Diaz is an award-winning cellist giving concerts world-wide and winner of the 1st prize in the Naumburg International Cello competition
When not touring, he also teaches at Southern Methodist University – Dallas, Texas.
To view the above video on YouTube, click on the address below:
2. Trio Recording and Interview with Mike Sheriff.
This is a recording of a Dallas, Texas area trio playing several of Mike’s hand-crafted instruments. The recording also includes some insight into Mike’s luthier skills.
Music
Bach: Goldberg Variations for String Trio.
Musicians:
Dina Nesterenko, violin
Rachel McDonald, viola
Joseph Kuipers, cello
3. Quartet Recording
This recording is introduced by Mike Sheriff, maker of the instruments used by this quartet of local Dallas, Texas talent. It also includes some insight into the making of a cello.