Christo Marino violin, Cremona 2011

Bulgarian Luthier Christo Marino trained as a violin maker at The International School of Violin Making A. Stradivari alongside his wife Eva. After graduating, they remained in Cremona, where they set up their own workshop in 1999. This handsome violin was made in 2011 in the style of Guarneri del Gesu. The subtly antiqued varnish is a warm golden brown colour which enhances the well-chosen tonewoods used, including a one-piece maple back. The tone is clear, resonant and bell-like over all four strings, with a very pleasing characterful projection.