Viola by Min Sung Kim, Cremona 2021 - 16"

Power and Brightness for Solo Players 

This viola produces a sound that is both bright and rounded, with remarkable power—ideal for soloistic playing. Its overall character leans toward brightness: the upper registers speak with exceptional clarity, while the middle and lower registers gain added complexity and richness, all without sacrificing brilliance.

The sound texture is smooth and satin-like, with a strong, ringing resonance that naturally activates and enhances the sound of nearby instruments. This viola is well- suited for rapid passages and expressive solo work as it is particularly quick to respond.
It is fitted with elegant boxwood fittings, including the chinrest and pegs, and features a smooth neck for enhanced playing comfort.

Min Sung Kim, born in 1971 in Nonsan, South Korea. He trained in Salt Lake City with Peter Paul Prier and later moved to Italy, graduating in 2003 from IPIALL in Cremona under Primo Pistoni and Alessandro Voltini. He has since worked in his own Cremona workshop near Piazza Risorgimento. His cellos have earned international recognition, including medals and distinctions at the Cremona Triennale, VSA competitions, Pisogne National Competitions, the Manchester Cello Competition, and the China International Violin Making Competition, particularly for tone, workmanship, and setup.

Maker: Min Sung Kim  

Region: Cremona, Italy 

Year: 2021

Specifications 

      Body Length: 408mm (16”)

      Upper Bout: 197.5mm

      Middle Bout: 136mm

      Lower Bout: 248mm

Certification: LAVS

SKU: P2019-CM-C

Level: Professional