Violin by Caterina Rota Kim P1142, Cremona 2025

Focused Tone for Soloistic Playing 

This violin offers a sound with a focused, well-defined core. Smooth and versatile, it responds quickly and effortlessly to the player, allowing for ease of articulation and expressive nuance. The instrument projects clearly and confidently, making it equally suited for solo performance and ensemble settings, while still offering the presence and tonal depth needed to stand out. Ideal for advancing players and professionals looking to enhance and refine their sound. This violin has been used in performance for La Forma del Suono, a testament to its reliability and tonal quality on stage.

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Caterina Rota Kim (Hyeonjeong Kim) is a violin maker and string instrument restoration specialist based in Cremona. She studied at the Cremona International Violin Making School (2009–2013) under Giorgio Scolari, Massimo Negroni, and Wanna Zambelli, then trained with maestro Claudio Amighetti in restoration of historic Italian instruments, including works by Ruggeri, Storioni, Ceruti, Gagliano, Bisiach, Bianchi, and Sgarabotto. Applying insights from restoration, she also crafts new instruments with enhanced acoustics. Her workshop is located at via Magenta 48, Cremona.

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Maker: Caterina Rota Kim

Region: Cremona, Italy

Year: 2025

Specifications

      Body Length: 356.5mm

      Upper Bout: 167mm

      Middle Bout: 113mm

      Lower Bout: 210mm

Certification: LAVS

SKU: P1142-BM-Ci421

Level: Professional