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Autobiography

Petko Petkov Workshop

Petko Petkov was born in Kazanlak, Bulgaria, in 1975. Following his high school graduation, he gained foundational experience in violin making while working at the Kremona factory in his home town. In 1997, he embarked on his apprenticeship, dedicating himself to the art of violin making under the esteemed guidance of Master Vladko Naidenov, one of Bulgaria’s most distinguished hereditary violin makers.
In 1999, Petko Petkov established his own workshop, where he has meticulously crafted over 270 instruments for professional musicians and serious amateurs. Specializing in handmade master violins, violas, and violoncellos, he carefully selects well-seasoned woods of Bulgarian origin with exceptional acoustic qualities, including the renowned Balkan Maple and Spruce, preferred by makers worldwide.
Petkov owns a store of tone woods, personally selecting and utilizing well-seasoned materials. Employing Italian construction methods for his instruments, each one comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
His exquisite instruments are cherished by musicians worldwide, with owners in Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, China, Singapore, South Korea, USA, Canada, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, and beyond.

Membership:

-He is а certified master violin maker with the Bulgarian Luthiers Association. At the moment he is a member of the board of managers in the Association.

-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce

Participation in Competitions:

-International Violin Making Competition in USA, Portland, Oregon, 2008, organized by VSA

-Eufonia 2009, Sofia, Bulgaria

-International Violin Making Competition in Germany, Mitten Wald, 2014

International Exhibitions:

-Musikmesse, Frankfurt, Germany

-Music China, Shanghai, Republic of China

-Cremona Musica, Cremona, Italy

-Akustika, Nuernberg, Germany

Workshop

In 1999 the violin maker Petko Petkov opens his own workshop, where he handcrafts violins, violas and violoncellos and repairs, restores and adjusts old musical instruments.
Initially, the workshop has been situated in the city of Kazanlak. Since 2009 the workshop has been moved in Ovoshtnik, a small village in the suburbs of Kazanlak.
The Strad Magazine February 2018 issue features the workshop of Petko Petkov in My Space.
His instruments are made from Premium Balkan maple and spruce from the Rodopi Mountains, naturally dried in air for many years. The Balkan maple is world famous with its wonderful acoustic qualities.

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