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Liuteria Dalla Quercia
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Frank's gallery of photographs of recent instruments by clicking here!
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Interpretation of Antonio Testore violin also sold
Recently Sofie Tveitenof the Valdres Strykerne Orchestra took posession of a violin which was an interpretation of Antonio Testore of Milan, violin maker from the 18th Century.
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Testimonials for the instruments of Frank "Dallaquercia" Eickmeyer
| Henning Kraggerud |  |
Dalla Q.s violins are of an exceptional quality.
His instruments have personality, and the tonal character in
his violins, at least the ones I have tried, are healthy,
sonorous, with bright overtones, without being thin
sounding.
He seems to be using high quality materials, and
the
varnish is beatifully done. All seekers of fine modern
instruments would do well in looking into this maker.
all best
Henning
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Lars Magnus Steinum "After more than a year of trying
violins, I knew I'd come to the right place when I tried Frank
Eickmeyer's violins. They produce a wonderful sound, even though
they are modern instruments, and they are beautifully handcrafted.
My violin "Wille" has a very personal, soloistic sound,
and has been complimented numerous times. It has a unique, resonant
sound filled with overtones. "Wille" has warmth in
the deeper strings as well as a fantastic clarity and sonority
in the treble. The value of his work greatly exceeds the price,
and I definitely give Mr. Eickmeyer all my best recommendations." |
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| Morten Carlsen |  |
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Frank Eickmeyer is an extremely interesting violin maker. I have had the opportunity to hear and try a number of his instruments. They have distinct personalities, project well and give unusual value for their price.
My daughter, a very gifted violinist, immediately fell in love with one of his violins, which she has since used. As Mr. Eickmeyer is also a honest man who takes great pride of his instruments I can easily recommend him.
Morten Carlsen, violist, Head of Strings at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo
| Ragnhild E. Wesenberg |  |
"Frank's cello is beautifully made, and it feels good to play. It has a rich, full sound and it responds quickly."
Ragnhild E. Wesenberg, student of Nicholas Jones, Manchester
Eivind Dølerud "I have since 1999 been the happy
owner of different "Dalla Quercia" instruments with
a warm and rich sound. His instruments have inspired me as
a musician and a teacher. From the instrument that you use
several hours each day you want a lot of qualities. Until this
day I have always trusted my "Dallaquercia" violin,
and it has never disappointed me.." |
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Oscar Piastrelloni
"Ho avuto l'occasione di suonare per qualche tempo il violoncello denominato "Cane Malu" realizzato da Frank Eickmeyer...suono prorompente ma plasmabile al tempo stesso, una reale personalità timbrica distinta in ogni corda e senza gli usuali difetti caratteristici dei violoncelli: tutto questo in uno strumento con poche ore al suo attivo! Dopo questa esperienza non ho potuto fare a meno che commissionargli una copia del mio noto Raffaele Fiorini del 1894!"
"Ho ricevuto in questi giorni la tanto
attesa copia del mio amatissimo e apprezzatissimo violoncello
Fiorini del 1894: questa era stata
richiesta soprattutto per avere un secondo strumento da poter suonare
sia per i concerti che per l'orchestra con le stesse misure dell'originale
per non provare disagio nel passaggio dall'uno all'altro. L'obiettivo è stato
centrato perfettamente in quanto non trovo differenze di assetto
poiché tutte le misure dell'originale sono state rispettate
millimetricamente. Di più ho dovuto avvisare alcuni colleghi
che avevo in mano una copia in quanto credevano che si trattasse
dell'originale! La somiglianza è quasi imbarazzante e il
suono, timbricamente molto vicino a quello dell'originale, parte
da una base assolutamente promettente! |
Pierpaolo Pais La prima volta che ho visto il violoncello “Cane Malu” mi
ha impressionato per la sua bellissima fattura e la perfezione di
ogni dettaglio... ho avuto subito l’impressione che fosse
un gran violoncello. |
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Elisabeth Cawood, Watlington, Inghilterra
(Henley Symphony Orchestra and keen chamber musician)
I adore playing my Dalla Quercia viola. The
tone is the envy of many of my colleagues in Henley Symphony Orchestra.
As a keen
amateur violinist who has always yearned to play some of the fabulous
middle parts in chamber music, I am now a viola convert as I love the
rich and crisp sound I can make from my Dalla Quercia viola. Not only
does it sound beautiful, it is a very fine looking instrument - voluptous
body, elegant neck (tailored especially for my thin fingers), beautiful
colour, and it feels so comfortable to play. Frank tells me the front
piece of wood is made out of reclaimed spruce from a 17th century portico
in Bologna, one of my old haunts when I was a student there, so how
can an instrument be more personal? This instrument was commissioned
by my
husband as a surprise 40th birthday present. I still can't
believe how lucky I am. There is nothing like a Dalla Quercia instrument
(and
a mid life crisis) to inspire one to learn a new clef!
Elisabeth Cawood
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