Celebrating Excellence in Craftsmanship - Honored winners of the 2024 VSA awards

We are thrilled to announce that our team of luthiers has been awarded Quartet Tone awards in the 50th Violin Society of America (VSA) Competition, held in Indianapolis from November 17-22, 2024.

The VSA Competition is a prestigious event held every two years, aimed at recognizing and promoting excellence in the craft of making violins, violas, cellos, and bows. Established in 1975, the competition attracts skilled luthiers from around the world who showcase their craftsmanship and artistry.

Scott Shu-Kun Cao, who leads the team of luthiers at Wilh. Steinberg, has been a participant in the VSA Competition since 1986 and has received numerous awards for tone and workmanship throughout his career. He is widely regarded as one of the most esteemed violin makers in the world, known for his instruments' superb tonal quality, remarkable resonance, and exquisite craftsmanship.

This year, we are proud to highlight the achievements of Cao's apprentices, Yu-Fan Chen and Huo-Rong Jiang, who have both won Quartet Tone Awards. Their success marks an impressive milestone, bringing Wilh. Steinberg Strings to a remarkable total of eight consecutive tone awards.

Apprentice Yu-Fan Chen with Scott Cao 

 

Quartet Tone awards from the 50th VSA Competition

 

Past Awards from Wilh. Steinberg luthiers:

  • 2022 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Quartet
  • 2018 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Quartet
  • 2016 VSA Competition - Workmanship Award for Quartet
  • 2012 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Quartet
  • 2010 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Violin
  • 2008 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Violin
  • 1998 VSA Competition - Silver Medal for Cello
  • 1996 VSA Competition - Silver Medal for Violin, Viola
  • 1994 International Competition of Antonio Stradivari in Cremona - 3rd Place
  • 1992 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Violin
  • 1990 Violin Maker's Association of British Columbia - Gold Trophies for Violin Tone & Workmanship
  • 1988 VSA Competition - Tone and Workmanship Award for Viola
  • 1986 VSA Competition - Tone Award for Violin

    We are incredibly proud of our team's achievements and grateful for the support of our community. As we continue to strive for excellence in our craft, we look forward to creating more exceptional instruments that inspire musicians worldwide.
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