Beijing Kaiming Violin Making Corporation Ltd

Master violin maker Guan Kaiming, was born to a Catholic family in Beijing. His Father, a scholar of western classical philosophy was also a passionate connoisseur of western classical music.

In addition to growing up in such an environment of religion and music, Mr. Guan also had at a very young age a natural ability to play the violin. Early in life his interests included woodcarving. In time these natural talents give life to a seemingly limitless imagination, as can be seen in his wonderful instruments.

The elegant company logo was designed by Mr. Guan in the 1970's, as after 10 years as a professional violin player, he began a successful violin making career.

CEO and President: Guan Kaiming

Mr. Guan began with a set of skillful hands, a pair of keen eyes, perfect ears, and the passion of an artist. During his nearly thirty years of in depth study in classical violin making, he has developed and refined his own techniques. His talent has won him multiple awards in international violin making competitions. In addition, numerous news corporations including: Guangming Daily, the overseas edition China Daily and China Radio International have already praised his abilities and success in dozens of languages.

Over the years various encounters with master violin makers of France, Germany, England and Italy have helped improve his capabilities and skills. Mr. Guan is currently CEO and President of Beijing Kaiming Violin Making Corporation Ltd. His corporation not only produces fine violins in a controlled environment, but also scrutinizes antique violin making techniques to develop new procedures and products. Mr. Guan's philosophy is to continue to discover and pursue his quest for the perfect violin.

Liu Chi, Jiang Yushun and Guan Kaiming first met each other as professional violin players in the 1960s. From their common love for music stemmed Beijing Guan Kaiming Violin Making. The company is financially robust and has a strong international customer base.

Directors: Liu Chi, Jiang Yushun and Guan Kaiming

The company headquarter is located in an ancient Chinese courtyard in downtown Beijing. The noble appearance of the well-aged buildings provides ideal surroundings for a company where master violin makers research and develop new products as well as restore antique instruments. All standards are decreed from here.

Exchange of ideals with European violin maker

In remote northwest China lie untouched forests where we find the raw materials for our instruments.

Selection of the finest quality wood is of the highest importance.

After preliminary processing, all our wood is naturally dried for at least 8 years.

The dry air of Beijing's environment offers the company ideal premises for violin making, while the graceful surrounding blessed with rich hills and streams attracts many makers in search of ever more profound inspiration, energy and vitality.

Strict quality control is applied to every instrument from raw materials to product shipment.

The meeting of art and beauty.

In pursuit of upmost playability.

Address: 6-2-101, 5 Qu Tian tongyuan, Changping district, Beijing, P.R.China. Zip code: 102218

Tel & Fax: 0086-10-8484 8008, Mail: kaimingviolin@21cn.com