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Dearest Valeriy,
How can I ever find the words to express my gratitude
for the miracle you performed on my violin? I have
been playing on this Vuillaume for about seven years.
It has been a constant companion in all my travels.
Indeed, a partner in success and in failure. However, it
was difficult to play and slow in response. I always had
the feeling that a great deal of its voice had yet to be
explored. Many renowned luthiers had looked at it and
did their best to unlock the beautiful sound that was
How can I ever find the words to express my gratitude
for the miracle you performed on my violin? I have
been playing on this Vuillaume for about seven years.
It has been a constant companion in all my travels.
Indeed, a partner in success and in failure. However, it
was difficult to play and slow in response. I always had
the feeling that a great deal of its voice had yet to be
explored. Many renowned luthiers had looked at it and
did their best to unlock the beautiful sound that was
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trapped inside of the fiddle. Sadly, their efforts met with little success.
I must confess that my hands trembled when I left my instrument with you. What
if it came back even worse than before? Shall we say that I was pleasantly shocked
by the results. The violin now has all the attributes I wish to find in a great fiddle. It
has power, response and a rich, varied tonal palette. I am certain that it is very
close to its full acoustic potential. Bravo for your extraordinary work! Just one
question, do you also perform adjustments on violinists? Frankly, I wouldn’t mind
getting a bit closer to my own musical potential as well!
Your friend and client for life,
Pavel Ilyashov
I must confess that my hands trembled when I left my instrument with you. What
if it came back even worse than before? Shall we say that I was pleasantly shocked
by the results. The violin now has all the attributes I wish to find in a great fiddle. It
has power, response and a rich, varied tonal palette. I am certain that it is very
close to its full acoustic potential. Bravo for your extraordinary work! Just one
question, do you also perform adjustments on violinists? Frankly, I wouldn’t mind
getting a bit closer to my own musical potential as well!
Your friend and client for life,
Pavel Ilyashov
Violinist Pavel Ilyashov has been enthusiastically applauded by audiences throughout
Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Miami Herald described his playing as a
"Breathtaking display of virtuosity and rhapsodic expression". A class of 2003
graduate from Philadelphia’s renowned Curtis Institute of Music, Pavel has performed
chamber music with such musicians as Yo Yo Ma, Jaime Laredo, Paquito D’Rivera,
and members of the Guarneri, Orion and Emerson String Quartets. His performances
have often been heard on the popular radio program Performance Today. Pavel’s
recordings include “Fantaisie Romantique” and “Hommages Musicaux”, a 2007
release on Albany Classics. Pavel is a full time member of the Virginia Symphony and
a substitute violinist with the Philadelphia and Chicago Symphony Orchestras
Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Miami Herald described his playing as a
"Breathtaking display of virtuosity and rhapsodic expression". A class of 2003
graduate from Philadelphia’s renowned Curtis Institute of Music, Pavel has performed
chamber music with such musicians as Yo Yo Ma, Jaime Laredo, Paquito D’Rivera,
and members of the Guarneri, Orion and Emerson String Quartets. His performances
have often been heard on the popular radio program Performance Today. Pavel’s
recordings include “Fantaisie Romantique” and “Hommages Musicaux”, a 2007
release on Albany Classics. Pavel is a full time member of the Virginia Symphony and
a substitute violinist with the Philadelphia and Chicago Symphony Orchestras
Dear Larry,
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful work you’ve done on my
instruments. Every instrument I brought in to you for work has been improved
beyond my expectations.
Recently, I purchased a beautiful modern Italian violin and it has made me into
an even better player. I can play things with ease on this violin and be much
more expressive with half the work! It is the most wonderful violin I have ever
owned and has the “Parfenov Sound”!
After receiving this excellent violin you turned my old violin into another
“Italian Parfenov Sound.” You create miracles! I have never enjoyed playing
more.
Thank you also for improving every violin, viola, cello in the Laclede Quartet!
Thanks to your fine work we all sound better.
St. Louis is very fortunate to have you!
Sincerely,
Sally Coffman
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful work you’ve done on my
instruments. Every instrument I brought in to you for work has been improved
beyond my expectations.
Recently, I purchased a beautiful modern Italian violin and it has made me into
an even better player. I can play things with ease on this violin and be much
more expressive with half the work! It is the most wonderful violin I have ever
owned and has the “Parfenov Sound”!
After receiving this excellent violin you turned my old violin into another
“Italian Parfenov Sound.” You create miracles! I have never enjoyed playing
more.
Thank you also for improving every violin, viola, cello in the Laclede Quartet!
Thanks to your fine work we all sound better.
St. Louis is very fortunate to have you!
Sincerely,
Sally Coffman
Dear Larry,
Thank you for making the violin for me. I really appreciate your time an effort in
making the violin. I really enjoy the violin.
Love,
Ike.
Thank you for making the violin for me. I really appreciate your time an effort in
making the violin. I really enjoy the violin.
Love,
Ike.