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Testimonials
MICHAEL TREE, GUARNERI QUARTET, USA.
“I enjoyed playing on your viola in rehearsal with my quartet. As expected, it sounded clear and strong with no problem cutting through the other instruments.”
HARTMUT ROHDE
“Congratulations for wonderful instruments! Rich sound, good clarity, elegance and flexible colors (timbres)."
LARS ANDERS TOMTER
“I was struck by their warm, dark quality of sound in spite of their moderate size. They also seemed to have an excellent projection…”
WALTER KÜSSNER (BERLIN PHILHARMONIC)
JULIAN RACHLIN, SOLOIST AND CONDUCTOR, VIENNA.
“I was amazed to play your fantastic viola. It is incredibly easy to play. You certainly reached an outstanding sound, with a rich Italian tone. Just perfect for a soloist.”
KONRAD LEPETIT (GEWANDHAUS LEIPZIG)
“Today is the first possibility to write about my new viola. It is a beautiful instrument with a great sound and a dark timbre which we need in our Gewandhausorchester. Your viola is such a pleasure - it has its own color of sound and is very mobile in the orchestra, yesterday we played here "Tristan."
“Your viola is such a pleasure to play, it has its own color of sound and is very mobile in the orchestra.”
I. S. (GEWANDHAUS LEPIZIG
“Dear Luis, after three concerts in the Wiener Musikverein and a couple of hours in the practice room, I`m very happy about the sound of the new viola. I have a really good feeling with the instrument… …”
BRUNO GIURANNA
“Congratulations! Super violas!”
"Tante vivissime congratulazioni" (“My warmest and most heartfelt congratulations.”
UGNE TISKUTE (ROYAL PHILLHARMONIC – LONDON)
“Your violas are really impressive and a pleasure to play with. … … for me was like a love from the first time. I am delighted with the gorgeous tone and responsive nuances. It is wonderfully blending with the deep tone of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra where I currently work.”
FRIEDERIKE LATZKO (KAMMERPHILLARMONIE BREMEN – PRINCIPAL VIOLA)
"The viola is excellent! Since we met, I have been playing it. Everyone in my orchestra, including me, is astonished by the marvelous, dark, and intense sound!"
KRYSZTOF CHORZELSKI (BELCEA QUARTET - ENGLAND)
“I am very impressed with your work. Your instruments have a warmth and generosity of sound and are very beautifully made. I would recommend them to any viola player looking for a modern viola to play on.”
PAUL CASSIDY (BRODSKY QUARTET)
“… I find the work of Luis Manfio of the highest quality. The (16”) viola that I tried looked beautiful + sounded really amazing. The sound is clear, even and offers the player ample opportunity to be inventive. Fantastic work Luis!”
LUMINITA MARIN (PRINCIPAL VIOLA – AARHUS, DENMARK)
“I have to give you a compliment from maestro Lawrence Foster that heard Enescu tonight and asked me - how many microphones did you have in your instrument? And what a rich and profound sound…… my God, I was blown away by your sound! He was very surprised to hear it was your viola, being absolutely sure I was playing on an old, fancy instrument. Bravo to you!”
TOBY APPEL
"Since you’ve gone down in size to a terrific and manageable viola model, I feel that that sound is extremely good."
HARTMUT ROHDE
“A viola with "La Mer" of sound."
FRIEDERIKE LATZKO (PRINCIPAL - KAMMERPHILHARMONIE BREMEN)
UGNE TISKUTE (ROYAL PHILLHARMONIC – LONDON)
"Manfio's viola is a vehicle for my musical ideas and vocal expression. I had to change many instruments on my way, and I am happy to have found my "voice."
BRETT DEUBNER
“Wonderful violas!!!”
"I just played in some chamber music concerts with two violas (Brahms' Quintet Op. 111), and I played your 'Pauline' in direct comparison to a new viola built by S. G., who seems to be considered a wonder among modern violin makers (living in London). Luis, I have to say: Your violas are much, much better!!! The sound is richer, more flexible, and closer to a woman's deep voice. They are wonderful... You are wonderful. Don't give up, keep going, and do not hesitate!"
AURÉLIEN PÉTILLOT
“A Ferrari!!!”
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