Han Zhao Sheng, born in Hei Long Jiang province in 1965, had always been passionate about wood working since he was young. Having spent his early years in furniture-making, Han was introduced to violin-making in a special occasion and since then he had devoted his entire life in violin-making.
Since 1998 Han has been making fine violins under guidance of Master Yu Lu. In 2005, he was admitted to the School of Violin Making, Beijing Central Conservatory of Music, to further develop skills and completed his Master Luthier diploma under the most notable Chinese luthier, Master Zheng Quan.
Maestro Han’s instruments are carefully crafted with particular attention to details and acoustic performance.
Awards
Special Prize for a viola in 4th International Violin Making Competition of China, 2019.
14th Place for a violin in Triennale Violin Making Competition 2018.
Silver Medal for viola in Malta International Violin Making Competition 2017.
Awarded 6th prize for viola in the 3rd International Violin Making Competition of China, 2016.
Awarded 6th prize for cello in the 2nd International Violin Making Competition of China, 2013.
Awarded 6th prize for cello and 8th prize for violin in the 1st International Violin Making Competition of China, 2010.
Violin 2018
Han Zhao Sheng