Portrait
Dominik Wlk is a German violin maker and one of the most striking new voices in the field, known for instruments that combine sculptural beauty with real tonal depth.
He trained at the Mittenwald School and was awarded a German Master Craftsman Gold Medal, then worked exclusively with Stefan-Peter Greiner before leading the workshop at W. E. Hill & Sons in London. He works to a single model of his own, which he has refined continuously over the years and which he now knows in unusual depth. Drawing on the forms and colours of nature, he approaches the work with the eye of a sculptor, and his antiquing is refined rather than theatrical.
His instruments are sought after by soloists, orchestral leaders and collectors internationally.
The first violin we took from Dominik was a masterpiece and we were impressed from the moment we opened the case. It has tremendous power, but carried with a warmth and roundness that is captivating for the player and the listener alike. Every note has resonance and focus, and the change between registers feels seamless, which made it one of the most balanced violins we had played in a long time. The fact that he works on one model only shows in the consistency. An absolute must-try.
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What is Dominik Wlk’s connection with Stefan-Peter Greiner and W. E. Hill & Sons?
Dominik Wlk worked with Stefan-Peter Greiner before leading the workshop at W. E. Hill & Sons in London. His own violins are built to a personal model that he has refined over many years.
What models does Dominik Wlk work from?
His own model, refined over many years.
Where are Dominik Wlk instruments made?
In Germany.
