MADE IN CHINA: Read about Zheng Quan violins in The Strad Magazine

 
 
 

The violins offered by Cremona Inc. are made by very talented makers. They represent fine workmanship, beautiful wood and excellent tonal qualities. They compare favorable to violins that sell for much more. Excellent value for advanced students and young professionals.

Emanuel Borok - Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

 
 
 

I am absolutely delighted to acquire the splendid violin from Cremona Inc. This instrument is wonderfully responsive, has terrific facility in all registers and exhibits tonal qualities which are constantly sought after by players seeking instruments several times its price. This combination of playability, top craftsmanship and comfort instill in me a confidence that I have found a partner which will serve me well in all kinds of repertoire, from concertmaster solos to chamber music.

I am certain that this approach to violinmaking will make the most discerning instrumentalist a fan. That the quality/price ratio is so acute makes them an extraordinary value, worthy of attention from any intelligent buyer.

Gary Levinson,Senior Principal Associate Concertmaster - Dallas Symphony Orchestra

 
 
  The Zheng violin plays easily. The more I play it the more mellow and warm the sound becomes. It is sounding much less like a “modern” instrument. The Zheng violin offers excellent value for the money and compared to other modern instruments.
Patinka Kopec - Professor of Violin and Viola
Zukerman Program, Manhattan School of Music
 
 
  I was recently pleased to try out with several of my students 4 violins from the Zheng Quan studio. I was immediately impressed by the exceptional quality of workmanship and materials used in making the instruments. Each violin projected very well in our large concert hall; and I observed that in addition to possessing a big sound the instruments had a range of color and subtlety and an individual voice which one doesn’t normally find in violins of this price range. In my opinion the overall quality of the violins was as good or better than new instruments I have tried at four to five times the price. Thank you Cremona Inc. for making these fine and affordable instruments available to my students.

Dr. Bruce Berg, Professor of Violin- Baylor University

 
 
 

The instruments from the studio of internationally recognized violin maker Zheng Quan made for CREMONA INC are of exceptional quality in the price range offered. I highly recommend these instruments to aspiring intermediate and advanced level violinists and professional musicians.

Arkady Fomin, Violinist - Dallas Symphony Orchestra,
Director-New Conservatory of Dallas

 
 
  I have known Sachiko Mori for many years and we have played several concerts together. When I tried the violin I was amazed with how bright and even the sound was. Not only am I impressed with the quality of sound I am intrigued by the outstanding craftsmanship. Although I am a violist after finding out how affordable the violin was I decided to purchase one for myself. Bravo and I would like to recommend the violin to all college level students as well as professionals.

Karen Ritscher Associate Professor of Viola, Rice University

 
 
  I would like to congratulate the Cremona Inc. on introducing such a high quality beautifully made violas! It is always a challenge to find outstanding violas at an affordable price. I have found the quality of tone beautiful, bright and very easy to play as well. I would recommend all students and professionals to try the instruments from Cremona Inc.

Ann Marie Hudson, Associate Principal Violist, Dallas Symphony

 
 
 

I am very pleased with my violin purchased from Cremona Inc. I have compared it with other instruments costing easily twice as much and have found it to be superior in tone quality and evenness of response. In addition, these violins are beautifully crafted with fine attention to detail.

James Frank- Conductor Philharmonic Orchestra, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra

 
 
  Over the years I have tried many instruments for my students. When Sachiko Mori whom I have known for a many years as a teacher introduced me to the violins from Cremona Inc. I knew immediately that the company would be successful. The violin projects very well in a large hall. They are very well set up and easy to play in tune. I am happy that all my students can own a violin of this level at such an affordable price. This is something new and exciting for all of us teachers.

Louise Rossi, Conductor Dallas Strings Ensemble,
Sinfonietta, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra

 
 
 

I was recently introduced to the instruments from Cremona Inc. and I am delighted to find such superb quality instruments at an exceptional price. It is a great opportunity for students to be able to own instruments of this quality. I am especially impressed with how well the sound projects in the hall, a true test to how good an instrument is. I would like to recommend these instruments to all teachers and students.


Catherine Forbes - Viola Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington
Founding Director UTA Viola Recital/Lecture Series, Founding Director Bratche con Briod
UTA Department of Music

 
 
 

Through out my career I have heard many auditions and I find it very important to be playing a violin with a great sound. The violins from Cremona Inc. give that chance to students. The quality of the sound is so superb and it makes it so much easier for them to produce a great sound. They are already a step ahead by playing such high quality instruments. The best part is that it is so affordable. Bravo to Cremona Inc. from us teachers!

Valerie Curry
Conductor, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, Young Performers Orchestra
Orchestra director, Allen Independent School District

 
 
 

I have seen several violins from Zheng Quan’s studio and have been extremely impressed with the quality of the workmanship, the tonal projection, and even playing qualities. The price does not reflect the superb quality of the instruments. I can recommend without reservation these violins as a consideration for any serious violinist.

Henry Rubin

 
 
  We had heard about your violins and called for one of my students to try one of them. I was extremely delighted with the lovely warm tone quality and obviously fine craftsmanship and lovely warm tone. Considering the price, it seemed a steal!!

Cynthia Rubin

 
 
  We are delighted to be introduced to violins and violas from Cremona Inc. It is an honor to know that we can purchase instruments from a studio of a maker considered top in China, Zheng Quan!

Mark Miller, Concertmaster, East Texas Symphony
Ute Miller, Principal Violist, Dallas Opera

 
 
  Many thanks to Cremona Inc. for providing just the right violins for my students. They are truly first rate individually made violins and of very high quality!

Vincent Frittelli, Associate Professor of Violin
University of Texas, Austin

 
 
  During my years as a recitalist and chamber musician I have performed on many fine old Italian instruments. My new violin from the Zheng Quan Violin Making Studio stands up beautifully to those instruments and is a joy to play. It is very responsive and I am able to produce the subtlest details and nuance on this instrument. The quality of workmanship is exceptional and it a beautiful looking violin. I am extremely pleased and am looking forward to performing my first recital on my new violin! Thank you!

Lenore Vardi

The violin that my wife Lenore just acquired made from the Zheng Quan Violin Making Studio is a great example of fine violin making. It has the sound of a fine old Italian instrument. I examined it very thoroughly and found the workmanship to be superb. The varnish is beautiful, it is esthetically pleasing and I am happy that Lenore is enjoying playing it. It a pleasure to listen to!

Emanuel Vardi

 
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