Wolfgang Schnabl, Geigenbaumeister, Meister-Celli, Geigen. Referenzen

References

Many famous artists have been playing my instruments for many years and are enthusiastic about their quality. They are played in countries such as Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, England, France, Austria, Russia, Switzerland, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand and the USA.
Internationally renowned soloists, professional musicians in orchestras and chamber ensembles, professors, students as well as ambitious amateur musicians (whose notable listing would go too far) own an instrument made by me.
Frans Helmerson, David Geringas, Alexander Baillie, Alban Gerhardt, Mischa Maisky, Johannes Degen as well as Gerhard Schulz (Alban Berg Quartett) and Marc Johnson (Vermeer quartet) and many other musicians have personally confirmed the high tonal quality of the instruments.

Here a short extract of contented customers:

	"It is a pleasure to own the miraculous Schnabl/Montagnana and perform on it. Congratulations to the creator"
Jens Peter Maintz has owned the model Montagnana “Pergamenschikow” since the beginning of 2006. On the 9th February he played a solo recital in the Nuremberg Meistersinger’s hall on the 4 month “young” cello, but in the program it stated he was playing his “Italian” instrument. In the following critique of the “NN” on 11th February 2006:“….Maintz allows himself no breathing space, takes many risks, pushes his Ruggeri of 1696 beyond normal limits, and nevertheless, never loses control. A sensational luxururious sound which was received by the fascinated audience with rapturous applause”. Another concert criticism from the “Westfaelischer Anzeiger“, dated from the 28.11.2006. Also with this concert he did not play the Ruggeri cello from 1696 as supposed from the critic! “The climax of the evening was the performance of the Kodaly sonata for solo cello. Maintz explored the full sonorities of his cello (built 1696) whilst including brilliant displays of double stops, flageolet and pizzicato. The full and penetrating tone of the cello enhanced the perfect technique of one of the leading cellists of his generation.“

Boris Pergamentschikov

Boris Pergamenschikow

The late Boris Pergamenschikow owned a copy from 1999 until his death in April 2004 of his Italian cello from D.Montagnana, Venice, which I built at his request. Amongst other performances, Boris Pergamenschikow played this cello with great success in a performance of the Dvorak concerto Op.104 on 13.05.99 in Jena. He then lent the instrument to his pupil Sebastian Klinger – www.sebastian-klinger.com – who subsequently won a cello competition and recorded his 1st CD. Sebastian Klinger played all concerts during this time on the cello. After the death of Boris Pergamenschikow the instrument remained at his explicit wish in the possession of the family, and was lent by his widow Tanya to the Kronberg “Pergamenschikow foundation”. It was subsequently made available to Danjulo Ishizaka – www.danjulo-ishizaka.com who plays it now in alternating with the Stradivari cello “Lord Aylesford” (1696)

	"For Wolfgang, with best wishes and admiration for a beautiful Cello"
Raphael Wallfisch, London. I have known Raphael since 1994, when he was a tone juror at the cello making competition in Manchester. Out of 56 submitted cellos he liked mine best, which received 5th place in the final ranking. Some months later he purchased the instrument, and since that time has owned several of my cellos. One is now played by his son Simon. In summer 2005 he purchased the cello illustrated above, model Stradivari “Cristiani”

„I have been playing my Montagnana copy by Wolfgang Schnabl for 3 years now, and couldn’t be happier. When I chose the cello at Wolfgang’s studio I was given the utmost attention yet space to discover the beautiful qualities of all of his instruments. Upon returning to Australia with my proud new investment I found that even though the cello was brand new, it had depth of colour and warmth unknown to many fine Italian instruments, let alone new instruments. As time has progressed I am delighted by the response of the instrument and the growing range of colour and tone depth. I am constantly being asked about the origins of my fine instrument by amazed audience members. I have owned and played many beautiful cellos, but I am happier than I have ever been with this remarkable instrument. Wolfgang’s after sales service is wonderful, and he is only a phone call away if I need to discuss strings or setup. I can highly recommend a WS instrument for any soloist, chamber musician or professional player.“

Trish O’Brien

Trish O’Brien, Australien plays on this cello, model Montagnana "Pergamenschikow". In spring 2006 her CD "longings" was published, in spring 2007 the CD "Seduction"see also „CDs “

www.trishobrien.com.au

Montagnana Cello, gebaut für Trish O´Brien

	„Wolfgang’s cellos are by far the most beautiful, rich and varied sounding modern instruments I have played or heard, and rare is the concert goes by that someone does not ask me who is the maker of my instrument. As an artist, he is the finest example of dedication to his craft and his unfailing honesty and generosity of spirit make him a joy to work with in the collaboration of instruments and music.“
Carrie Stinson, Carrie Stinson, one of my first customers, has owned the cello model Stradivari “Cristiani” since Jauary 1996. more info about her below: www.carolinestinson.com

Natalia Gutmann mit 5-saitigem Schnabl Cello

"Dear Wolfgang! With best wishes and enthusiasm for your talent "

Davie Geringas und Harald Schachinger

David Geringas / Harald Schachinger

Natalia Gutman has been in possession of a 5-string cello which I built upon her request since 1997. I exhibited this instrument at the Kronberg cello festival in autumn this year. David Geringas played the cello, engaging the interest of Harald Schachinger, Berlin.

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