Violin, front view, isolated

Stepan Demirdjian

Степан Демирджиян

Violin Maker · Plovdiv
Stepan Demirdjian at the workbench

About Me

Master luthier from Plovdiv, devoted to the classical tradition and the pursuit of perfect sound. Over thirty years of experience in making violins and violas, as well as in the complete restoration of bowed string instruments and their bows.

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Instruments

Inspired by Stradivari, front
Inspired by Stradivari, back
Inspired by Stradivari, Stepan Demirdjian
Inspired by Guarneri, front
Inspired by Guarneri, back
Inspired by Guarneri, Stepan Demirdjian
Viola 16 inch, front
Viola 16 inch, back
Viola 16″, Stepan Demirdjian
Viola 15.5 inch, front
Viola 15.5 inch, back
Viola 15.5″, Stepan Demirdjian
R.C. MacDonald

R.C. MacDonald

Concertmaster, Fredericton Chamber Orchestra; Violist, Symphony New Brunswick, Canada
“I am very happy to own two Demirdjian violas, one of 408 mm and another of 420 mm. Both are fine, responsive instruments which I have used in orchestral work and in chamber music. Stepan's craftsmanship is of the highest order, they are also beautiful to look at. Stepan is a delight to work with, even by email at long distance, and he does his best to fulfill all his clients' wishes.”

Abigail Beutler

Violist, Nashua Chamber Orchestra, Nashua, New Hampshire, USA
“I am very pleased with the viola that you made for me. There are currently four other violists, who all love the tone quality and lovely sounds that my viola makes. The wait was not excessive for a hand-made instrument, and it arrived in excellent condition. It is a beautiful instrument! I am pleased to recommend you to anyone who wants a superior instrument at a very reasonable price.”

Tommy Kuo

Violinist, Redwood Symphony Orchestra, Redwood City, California
“Stepan — your 2002 Del Gesu copy easily matches if not outright best violins. In the 6 years that I have been playing it, it has opened up. As a new violin, it sounds ‘new’ to the player and to anybody 5–10 feet away, but from 20 feet or more away, it takes on another character. It becomes big, wide, and dark, and very smooth.”

Jim Del Duca

Bozeman, Montana
“Over the years I have commissioned three instruments from Stepan, two violins and a viola. I have been very pleased with each of them. They sound wonderful and the workmanship is excellent. Despite the many miles between Plovdiv and the USA, Stepan is great to deal with. I do not hesitate to give him my high recommendation.”

Contact

Every instrument is agreed by phone or email — whatever suits you.

demirdjianviolins@gmail.com +359 898 343 582
Address99 Ruski Blvd, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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