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Joseph Curtin builds instruments to meet your needs in the most demanding musical contexts, from auditions and competitions to solo recitals and concertos. Curtin’s work with Claudia Fritz and Fan Tao has led to three papers on blind-testing violins, published in the Periodical of the National Academy of Sciences. Curtin is a frequent contributor to The Strad and Strings magazines. He has lectured internationally on the art and science of violin-making, including physics colloquia at Stanford, Princeton, and Cornell Universities, and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Joseph Curtin has built violins for some of the most distinguished artists of our time, including Erick Friedman, Ilya Kaler, Cho-Liang Lin, Elmar Oliveira, Yehudi Menuhin, and Ruggiero Ricci. In 2005, Curtin was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship. In 2013, the “ex-Ricci” Curtin & Alf violin sold in auction for $132,000, a world record price for work by living makers.
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A fine example of Joseph Curtin's work - currently the only instrument by this maker available for sale in the UK. The sound is focused, deep and powerful but retains a very pleasing warm quality throughout the registers. This is one of the rare instruments that is sure to impress with its aesthetics, tone quality and sound projection. Ideally suited for a demanding soloist.
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This is an absolutely stunning Stradivari model violin by one of the most respected makers in the world, Joseph Curtin. After waiting for this instrument for over 2 years, I finally went over to the US to pick it up and it did not disappoint! The sound is powerful, yet round. It has a crisp and biting edge to it that allows for easy projection. In other words, a player's dream. The back is also a sight to behold. A two piece of strongly flamed maple gives the violin a very characterful appearance. We are extremely pleased to be Joseph's only partner in the UK!
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We are delighted to introduce the groundbreaking "Ultralight" by Joseph Curtin, an instrument that defines the intersection of innovative engineering and traditional craftsmanship. Weighing less than traditional violins, the Ultralight elevates performance to new heights, with low-density woods and advanced acoustical design enabling a powerful, flexible voice that demands attention. Noteworthy innovations include color-coded micro-mutes for tone adjustment, player-adjustable string heights, and an ergonomic design that provides comfort in high positions. In addition, the Ultralight reduces maintenance needs, making it an ideal choice for the modern musician. We are proud to be the first dealer to offer the Ultralight, giving you an exclusive opportunity to experience this pioneering design.
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