KURT WIDENHOUSE — MAKER OF FINE VIOLINS, VIOLAS AND CELLOS
“The violin that I’ve played for the last couple of years is made by Kurt Widenhouse.  For me, it is one of the most beautiful instruments made in our time. It has a very warm tone, a strong and even sound and a very comfortable fingerboard.  I’ve played this violin in many concert halls – it’s just fantastic!”

Alexandre Brussilovsky
Ensemble de solistes Ricercata de Paris; concert soloist

 

“Not a day passes that I don’t appreciate my Widenhouse violin – its sound, its quick response, its power, its ability to captivate an audience, and what a joy it is to handle.”

Martha Koljonen
Former concertmaster, Charlotte and Savannah Symphony Orchestras
Faculty, Davidson College

 

“My Widenhouse violin has a gorgeous, warm, rich tone with tremendous projection.  I just love it!”

Jessica Linnebach
National Arts Center Orchestra, Ottawa, Canada
Zuckerman Chamber Players String Quartet

 

“I truly enjoy my Widenhouse violin – it has a depth of tone quality which is extremely satisfying.”

David Tanner
Columbus Symphony Orchestra

 

“My Widenhouse violin has a clean, brilliant and balanced sound that projects in all ranges.  I put it to the test as a soloist, assistant concertmaster, and violin section member.”

Kevin Case
The Chicago Symphony
The Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago
Grant Park Orchestra

 
“I absolutely love my Widenhouse violin.  It sounds fantastic from the bottom range to the top!”

Ellen Briggs
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

 

“My Widenhouse cello has a warm, focused and powerful sound.  Its response makes difficult passages easier to play. To Kurt Widenhouse, my deepest thanks, respect and friendship.”

John Rihani
Butler University
Aspen Music Festival

 

“I love the warm, rich tone of my Widenhouse violin.  It blends very well in the orchestra, and projects well when I perform solos with the orchestra and in recitals.  I have nothing but good things to say about my violin!”

Leslie Frey
Indiana University
The Cleveland Institute of Music