Careful selection
Every instrument is examined individually and compared with documented reference material.
About Patera Violins
Expertise begins with looking closely.
Patera Violins stands for carefully selected string instruments, transparent expertise and personal advice without unnecessary detours.
A portrait of Patera Violins
An instrument. Your expression.
Discover my work and the world of Patera Violins in one minute.
Film transcript (German)
Ein Instrument begleitet uns. Im täglichen Üben, in stillen Momenten und auf der Bühne. Sein Klang wird Teil unseres eigenen Ausdrucks.
Bei Patera Violins in Hildesheim finden Sie ausgewählte alte Violinen, Bratschen, Celli und Bögen – jedes Stück mit einem eigenen Charakter. Nando Patera verbindet fast zwanzig Jahre Erfahrung im täglichen Umgang mit Instrumenten mit einem geschulten Blick für Herkunft, Handwerk und Qualität.
Im Mittelpunkt stehen Sie: Ihre musikalischen Vorstellungen, Ihr Spiel und die Suche nach einem Instrument, das sich richtig anfühlt. Nehmen Sie sich Zeit zum Entdecken. Zum Vergleichen. Und vor allem: zum Spielen.
Patera Violins. Feine Streichinstrumente. Persönlich ausgewählt. Entdecken Sie unsere Kollektion auf pateraviolins.de.
Music credits
J. S. Bach · Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773. Retorica: Harriet Mackenzie & Philippa Mo, violins. Recording: Classical Music Media. Original recording · CC BY 3.0. Edited excerpt and audio mix.
My path
A personal perspective formed through daily comparison
For nearly 20 years I have worked with violins, violas, cellos and bows every day. Direct comparison of historic instruments, collaboration with specialists and thousands of conversations with musicians form the foundation of my work.
Over time, I have developed a clear sense of what a client is truly looking for—tonally, technically and personally. I listen closely and prepare a selection that makes sense not only on paper, but above all in the hand and under the bow.
Ongoing exchange with musicians, collectors, workshops and dealers keeps me closely informed about the international market, current price developments and the availability of comparable instruments. This allows me to make recommendations that are both well-founded and commercially realistic.
A craftsman’s perspective
Understanding craft. Recognising substance.
Historic instruments can only be assessed responsibly when construction, materials, previous work and later alterations are considered together. This practical perspective informs every examination, supported by exchange with experienced restorers and specialist colleagues.
What we value
Personal, transparent and internationally connected
A feel for the client
Attentive listening leads to a selection suited to the musician’s tonal aims, playing style and priorities.
A clear market overview
Photographic records, auction results and daily international exchange support a realistic view of quality, origin, condition and price.
Hildesheim showroom
Quiet makes differences audible.
The showroom is deliberately calm and acoustically dry. Its short reverberation helps you assess response, tonal colour and character without flattering room effects.
- Dry, controlled acoustics
- Calm atmosphere without time pressure
- Direct comparison of several instruments