Violin by Caterina Rota Kim P1143, Cremona 2025

This violin shares the same strong core and reliable response as others from this maker, while offering a slightly brighter tonal character. The sound is clear and lively, with a smooth, even quality across all registers. It projects easily and responds quickly to the player, making it well suited for both solo performance and ensemble playing, with a touch of extra brilliance that helps the sound carry. An excellent choice for players seeking clarity, flexibility, and a more radiant tonal palette.

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.