Bertrand-Yves Delisle was born in Rambouillet, France, on 6 August 1964.
Driven by a growing passion for music, he moved to Italy after finishing secondary school to attend the I.P.I.A.L.L. violin-making school in Cremona. He graduated in 1988 under the invaluable guidance of Maestro Giorgio Cè.
After a few years of working independently, he joined the Carlson-Cacciatori-Neumann workshop in 1991, completing his training in construction and restoration until 1999. He then opened his own workshop.
In 1996, he won the Special Prize for French Violin and Bow Makers at the Manchester Cello Festival, organised by the Royal National College of Music.
In 1997, he received the Special Prize for the high quality of craftsmanship at the Mittenwald Violin Making Competition, awarded by the ministry's presidency.
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