Over many decades, I developed my own design language at the workbench. The actual work of art, however, is not the wooden form I work on at the workbench, but the sound sculpture. It comes into being when the musician begins to play, drawing on the rich timbres of his or her instrument.
The violins, violas, and cellos from my workshop are characterized by their extraordinary sonic power. They possess a passionate quality and invite the musician to immerse themselves in powerful resonances. These are instruments with a richness of tone and an emotional authority that are second to none.
In concert halls, they ignite an “acoustic fire,” as is characteristic of the most valuable and rare examples of early Italian violin-making.
Resonances shape the timbre.
Customers and critics attest that my instruments possess a tonal authority and beauty on par with the finest early Italian masterpieces—and set new standards in terms of their brilliance as solo instruments.
Musicians who play the solo violins from my workshop will feel as though they are playing Maria Callas: a deep, tragic, sensual, and incredibly rich tone that effortlessly shines above any orchestra and fills even the largest concert halls with its charisma. It is a beauty of sound reminiscent of the greatest female singers.
Audio Samples
Concert and studio recordings featuring solo instruments that I crafted myself.
Alban Beikircher: Five Centuries 06 Tartini Larghetto
Alban Beikircher: J. S. Bach, Andante from Solo Sonata No. 1, BWV 1003
Alban Beikircher: Wolf-Ferrari Movement 01a
Alban Beikircher: Wolf-Ferrari Movement 03
Jehi Bahk: J. Svendsen Romance
Ingolf Turban: Sibelius, Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto, Cadenza
Ingolf Turban: Duboi, 1st Movement, a
Ingolf Turban: Duboi, 3rd Movement, a
Ingolf Turban: Duboi, 3rd Movement, b
Ingolf Turban: Enjott Schneider’s Beatitudes
Ingolf Turban: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E-flat Major, First Movement a
Ingolf Turban: Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto, Op. 47, 2nd Movement
Ingolf Turban: Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto Cadenza
Munich Cathedral: World Premiere of “The Beatitudes” by Ingolf Turban, Op. 361
Frank Peter Zimmermann VIOLIN Trailer h264 1080 p25
“When I performed the Paganini Concerto ‘against’ a large orchestra at the Berlin Philharmonie, my Stradivarius stood ready as my trusted companion. But I reached for your violin, Opus 130. With its overwhelming brilliance and rich tone, it effortlessly filled the hall. It was a sonic fireworks display! I am so happy that you have given me my voice! “—and I can tell you: This violin is not for all ages!”
Ingolf Turban
Internationally touring soloist
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Schleske Live
Upcoming concert dates featuring musicians playing instruments from my workshop. An invitation to experience the sound of my work in the concert hall.