Percussion handcrafted by Orlando Velazquez
The Crafts of percussion
I handcraft unique percussion instruments one at a time, individually shaped with hand tools. I strive to explore the entire spectrum of sound, from traditional and orchestral to contemporary. Here, you can follow my adventures in making, and discover the unique story behind each piece.
Throughout the years I have made many instruments for many professional percussion players and symphonic orchestras across Europe as well as amateur musicians, among them:
Rotterdam Philharmonic
Göttingen Philharmonic
The Hague Philharmonic
Metropole Orchestra
Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
HIIIT (Percussion Ensemble The Hague)
Codarts percussion department Rotterdam
Murk jiskoot (Metropole Orkest)
Pepe Garcia (The Hague conservatory)
Hans Zonderop ( Nederlands Radio Philharmonic orchestra)
Regularly I sell instruments between continents in countries such as the USA, Mexico, Spain, Check Republic, Hungary, Poland, among many more. Check the page with reviews and coments from customers across the globe.
