Some musicians have tried to put into words what they experience when playing my instruments:
“An enchanting and captivating sound of incredible intensity and magic.”
Enjott Schneider
Composer
“A sonic marvel!”
Stefanie Lichtmeß
Concertmaster
“I’ve never played a violin with a more beautifully resonant E string.”
Ingolf Turban
Soloist
“One of the finest violas in the world.”
Dorothea Stockmann
Former principal violist of the Dresden Philharmonic
“I have never held a better violin in my hands. It possesses an incredible power as a solo instrument, with a tremendous richness of tone. In terms of sound, it ranks alongside the great Italian violin makers of the 18th century.”
Alban Beikircher
Soloist
“I play most of my concerts on the Schleske violin, Op. 361; nevertheless, my Stradivarius remains an important part of my tonal range.”
Ingolf Turban
Soloist
“An immense depth and a wonderful richness of color.”
Tomo Keller
Concertmaster of the London Symphony Orchestra
“I have never been more pleased with an instrument. It seems we are in the midst of another golden age of instrument making.”
Eric Pritchard
Professor of Violin, Duke University
“I’ve played Stradivarius and Guarneri violins throughout my career—but never a violin that resembles my own Guarneri del Gesù as closely as this Schleske.”
Violinist with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
“It’s only since I started playing this Schleske that concertgoers have been asking me about my violin.”
Tamás Füzesi
Concertmaster
“Unpacking her violin in the morning is the best gift and the best way to start the day.”
Uta Kerner
Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville
“When I tried out your violin, I was immediately captivated by its warm, dark timbre and its seemingly boundless power. It has stayed with me ever since. On my most recent concert tour through the U.S., audiences regularly couldn’t believe that it wasn’t a top-tier antique Italian instrument, but rather one that had only just been crafted. Your instruments belong in the highest category. I can say this with a clear conscience, since, as a jury member at the instrument-making competition in Cremona, I had to evaluate the sound of more than 200 contemporary violins and am also familiar with the tonal characteristics of old master violins: For several years, I had the opportunity to play the J. B. Guadagnini violin “ex Busch” (1783), and I am very familiar with the sound of various violins by Antonio Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù. I am very happy to play my concerts on your violin as concertmaster and soloist.”
Jehi Bahk
Soloist; Sound Judge at the Cremona Triennale
“When I was finally able to play my cello, it felt like reuniting with an old friend. It requires skill and lightness, and in return offers an infinite range of colors. My cello is not only my artistic companion, but also my daily coach.”
Berti Hamburger
Cellist, Galicia Symphony Orchestra
