Ming Xi
Singapore-born Ming Xi has been playing the violin since the age of 10. Upon graduation from university Ming Xi decided to apply his mechanical engineering expertise to the ebullient science of sound.
He has since created many highly regarded violins and established himself as a leading repairer and restorer of string instruments. In 2003 The Straits Times described Ming Xi as “the country’s modern day musical Geppetto”.
In spite of all his achievements Ming Xi never stops learning and improving his skills. He aspires to see more students and musicians alike appreciating the importance of properly set-up and well-maintained string instruments. Helping music lovers bring out the best in their instruments is the driving force behind his commitment to his craft.
Milestone
AUGUST 2004 — Completed the violin repair and restoration workshop held in The Banff Center (Canada)
2004 TO PRESENT — Luthier-in-residence for “The Rin Collection” of Mr. Rin Kei Mei (Singapore)
2004 TO PRESENT — Responsible for the collections currently being used by students of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (Singapore) and Shanghai Conservatory of Music (China)
JUNE 2005 — Worked for Isaac Salchow of William Salchow & Sons Limited in New York (USA)
JUNE 2006 — Completed the Bow making course conducted by William Salchow Worked for Carlos Arcieri in New York
2007 TO PRESENT — Regularly invited by Acoustica Music (Bangkok) to provide restoration services to the people of Thailand
2007 TO PRESENT — Regularly gives seminars and conducting workshops to local institutions such as Nanyang Girls, Raffles Institution, Hwa Chong, MGS and NTU, imparting knowledge to and instilling interest in the youth
SEPTEMBER 2009 — Invited by Jakarta Arts Council to conduct a restoration workshop in Jakarta Indonesia
DECEMBER 2009 — Exhibition of the great masters, showcasing Stradivarius, Guarneri and Amati violins, organised by Jakarta Arts Council. Invited to give a talk on violin making and maintenance
JUNE 2010 — Invited speaker by the Jakarta Arts Council on authenticity and fraud in violins, as well as the joy in collecting the great masters
services
| makes | instruments vln, vla, vlc |
| restores | instruments vln, vla, vlc |
| address | 101 Thomson Road - 307501 - Singapore - Singapore |
|
|
|
back
Donate
