Charles Beare, Expert and dealer in London:

"Christoph worked with us for more than 21 years and became one of the world's finest restorers of great instruments, attending to many made by Stradivari himself. It was with mixed feelings that I learned that he was to leave us to make new instruments, but the fine results that he has achieved in ten years or so have fully justified his decision."

Kolja Blacher, Soloist and Professor in Hamburg:

"I could not afford a Strad, but this Götting has the power and density of sound that I need as a soloist. Most modern fiddles sound hollow, but not these. They are perfectly made and will become more beautiful and more valuable as they age."

Anthony Marwood, Soloist and Chamber musician:

"I owned one of Christoph's beautiful violins. Playing on a modern violin must be a viable option for a young player nowadays. I was surprised and delighted to find a new instrument that had such complexity of tone, excellent projection and aesthetic beauty. Christoph is clearly at the forefront of contemporary stringed instrument making."

Thomas Kemp, Professor at RNCM Manchester and Chamber Musician:

"The first thing that strikes one when playing a Götting violin is the sound. These instruments have the beauty, refinement and palette of colours that only belong to the finest violins. Once picked up it is very hard indeed to put them down."

Andreas Kaegi, Restorer in Berlin:

"Christoph Götting belongs to violin makers of our time who create their own individual work. The intensity with which he researches and recreates especially Stradivari's craft is not often found. Experiences gained during two decades at Charles Beare's workshop with intimate contact to many "originals" serve as solid foundation for his work."

Floortje Gerritsen, Orchestra and Chamber Musician:

"After having played on a "Gagliano", lent to me during my studies, I started my own search for an affordable violin with similar qualities. When I had tried over two hundred instruments I was nearly at the point of losing hope. Then, by good fortune one of Christoph's violins came into my hands and it instantly touched me with its beauty. The sound is warm, strong and has a full range of colours. Playing on my "Gotting" gives me real pleasure and inspiration."

Elia Kaden, Student in Berlin:

"I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that this violin is wonderful. I am very happy with it because it is beautiful and robust yet sensitive and versatile, strong and always refined. Many, many thanks."

Xander van Vliet, Soloist and Chamber Musician:

"Christoph offered a violin to me in 2009 when a customer of his wanted to sell it for financial reasons. He had originally made it in 1992 and its condition, both in sound and looks, was clearly excellent. Very rarely have I come across a modern instrument with sound of such warmth and fine differenciation. It blends miraculously well within small chamber ensembles. I can create a huge range of colours on the instrument and when needed there is a lot of power at my disposal.

I can warmly recommend Christoph's violins to anyone."

Florian Leonhard, maker, restorer and expert in London:

"In my opinion, Christoph Götting is one of Britain's finest violin makers. His tireless efforts in improving the varnish have produced some truly outstanding results and his instruments are a testament to what is possible in contemporary violin making."

Markus Däunert, Founding Member and Former Co-Leader of the MCO

"I have played on a violin made by Christoph Götting for 11 years. From the first day I played it I knew I could trust this instrument and I am very pleased to say that all its aspects of quality have improved over the years. The sound spectrum, openness, carrying power and also its optical beauty have all increased with time. The violin sounds clear, very pure and has a high tonal differentiation in a concert hall. It gives me exactly the help I need in my roles as concert master, section leader and soloist. At the same time it is very flexible and blends beautifully in the “tutti” section. Whoever has seen or heard this instrument has praised both its sound quality and and the master craftsmanship of its woodwork. The fine delicate varnish deserves a special mention because the violin transmits an “aura” which will further increase with age.

I am convinced of this."

 

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