Emil Hjorth & Sønner

Emil Hjorth & Sønner was a family-owned manufacturer of bowed string instruments founded in 1789 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

His younger brother, Knud Hjorth (born 1880), was an apprentice in his father's workshop from 1896 and worked for Ernest Kessler in 1904–1905.

In 1950, Otto and Knud Hjorth were co-founders of the International Association of Violin and Bow Makers.

He continued his education in the company Paul Hilaire in Mirecourt, France, in 1966–1968, training under Jean Eulry.

He returned to Emil Hjorth & Sønner in 1970, became a partner in 1972 and its sole owner in 1985.