Violin by Caterina Rota Kim P1157, Cremona 2025
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This violin offers a distinct and open tonal character with exceptional ease of response. The sound speaks freely and effortlessly, allowing the musician to focus their attention on the music. Its subtly, textured tone brings out color and detail, particularly in intimate and collaborative settings. Well suited for chamber music, this violin excels in blend, transparency, and expressive nuance. It makes an excellent complement to the other instruments from this maker, offering players an alternative voice with its own refined personality.
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, Lee also crafts new instruments with enhanced acoustics. Her workshop is located at via Magenta 48, Cremona.
Maker: Caterina Rota Kim
Region: Cremona, Italy
Year: 2025
Specifications
Body Length: 354mm
Upper Bout: 169mm
Middle Bout: 115mm
Lower Bout: 207mm
Certification: LAVS
SKU: P1157-BM-C
Level: Professional
