It is my great privilege to own a violin and bow made by
Charles Ervin. They are my most beloved possessions. The
violin has great beauty and presence. There is a tremendous
spectrum of tonal colors that one can create on this instrument.
I have played many great violins including two Strads and one
Guarnerius del Gesu. Charles Ervin's violin equals them in
beauty of tone and quickness of response.
The bow made by Mr. Ervin is equally impressive. I have yet to
play on a bow that I like more. It is light, tremendously
balanced, and draws a very clear and rich sound out of any
violin.
Mr. Ervin's achievements as a violin and bow maker are
extraordinary. If the good Lord allows him the time to leave a
sizable output of instruments and bows, he will surely go down
in history as one of the great makers.
Yoichi Udagawa
Music Director & Conductor, Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra
Music Director and Conductor, Quincy Symphony Orchestra
Music Director and Conductor, Melrose Symphony Orchestra
Faculty, The Boston Conservatory
Email" email@yoichiudagawa.com
Violin by Charles Ervin Violins, Inc.
Modeled after Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1716
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The decade from 1710 to 1720 marked the peak of Stradivari's Golden Period. A fine example from this period, dated 1716, was donated to the Paris Conservatory of Music by Mme. Provigny at the beginning of the last century. The Provigny Stradivari was exhibited in Cremona, Italy, during the summer and fall of 1987 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of Stradivari. It is illustrated in the catalog of that exhibit.
While studying in Italy, Dr. Ervin was privileged to have frequent access to the instruments in that Paris collection. He chose the Provigny Stradivari to study and copy from among five great Stradivaris in the Conservatory Museum because of its surpassing beauty of shape and sound. He made this violin for Yoichi Udagawa, a professional musician and conductor. Its dimensions are: length 356 mm, width upper bouts 167 mm, width lower bouts 207 mm.
This model can be commissioned now. Please inquire.
Charles Ervin Violins, Inc.
6508 Shoal CreekAustin TX 78757
(512) 467-2277
P.O. Box 1743
Ranchos de Taos NM 87557
(575) 758-7008
Website: http://www.ervinviolins.com/
E-mail:crervin@ervinviolins.com