Made by Scott Shu-Kun Cao
Scott Shu-kun Cao is listed among the best-known contemporary violin makers in the world. His instruments are currently in the hands of soloists, famous professional players and collectors. For their tonal quality, Scott's instruments are renowned. Among makers, Scott's violins( ) are said to not only project a beautiful sound but are also aesthetically superior.
During the past fifteen years, Scott has won many awards in international competitions. Five times out of six, Scott Cao was awarded the "tone" award by the Violin Society of America's international competition committee. The following is a list of awards:
Tone award for violin 1986 VSA Competition Tone and workmanship for viola 1988 VSA Competition First place award for tone and violin 1990 Violin Maker's Association of British Columbia Certificate of merit, violin tone 1992 VSA competition rd place in 1994 7 th international competition of Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy Silver medal for violin 1996 12 th Annual International Competition Silver medal for viola 1996 12 th Annual International Competition of VSA Silver medal for cello 1998 14 th Annual International Competition of VSA
Scott Cao is probably the only violin maker who has succeeded in getting tone awards in the international competition every two years. | |
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