Participating in competitions to me is an excellent opportunity for exchange between colleagues on an international level. Above and beyond the idea of “competing” , mutual inspiration is important to me.
Fundamental to my professionel development were the work with the instruments themselves, input by my colleagues, the valuable judgements of the competition´s jurors as well as the cooperation with violinmakers from all over the world.
XIII. Triennale Internazionale Cremona — 2012
Gold medal Violin
2nd gold medal: "Walter Stauffer", gold medal to the most exquisite instrument from an acoustic standpoint
1st China International Violin Making Competition Beijing — 2010
Gold medal Violin
Bronze medal Viola
Special Award Violin
XI. Triennale Internazionale Cremona — 2006
Silver medal Cello
Gold medal Cello: highest score for workmanship
The Strad Cello Making Competition Manchester — 2004
Silver medal Cello
X. Triennale Internazionale Cremona — 2003
Silver medal Cello
The Strad Cello Making Competition Manchester — 2000
Merit
VSA Violin Making Competition Cincinnati Ohio — 2000
Merit Violin
Jacobus Stainer Competition, Freiburg — 1996
Merit Cello
Jacobus Stainer Competition, Freiburg — 1993
Award for cello: highest score of all submitted instruments. Purchased by the state of Baden Württemberg.