The Art of Fugue Violin
Where harmony becomes undeniable
The Art of Fugue - An Emblem
Conceived in 2009, this violin is music made visible. A tribute to Bach, its curves and proportions are guided by the music itself — not by abstract ratios. A continuation of an unfinished question.
Thirty years, and counting. A journey into the enigma of harmony — made visible and audible.
Harmony Revealed
Music dictates form. Not the other way around.
Sound Alchemy: three paths, one purpose.
Harmony as Orientation
Where harmony leads, nuance follows.
The Instrument — On Stage
The instrument projects effortlessly, returning the sound to the player from the farthest corners of the hall. Every string responds instantly under the bow, maintaining clarity and nuance. Lightweight yet robust, it performs reliably across pitch standards from 382 to 465 Hz, and in any climate — from dry Las Vegas air to Tokyo humidity. Made in baroque and modern versions.
Two voices in the same space: an 18th-century Cremonese voice and the 2013 Art of Fugue. Recorded minutes apart. No balance. No adjustment. A shared purpose.
“If I can’t try it, how do I know this will work?”
When you commission, acoustic predictability and comfort aren’t luck. Your instrument must help you be your best—so nothing is left to chance.
I built Sound Alchemy™ from the masters’ method and from lived stage reality—including years performing with La Petite Bande. The clearest proof is repeated commissions:
Sigiswald Kuijken (6) · Sergey Malov (2) · Ryo Terakado (3).
Witnesses
“I thought it was an antique Italian.”
Viktoria Mullova
Concert violinist
“Dmitry has unique ideas and his violins have distinct characters. Every instrument is different, and I own three of his. I know nobody with his intelligence and originality.”
Ryo Terakado
Concert Violinist, Conductor
“I was especially impressed by the sound of the Badiarov violin. It was most fascinating to find such an intense sound and full of overtones.”
Razvan Stoica
Concert Violinist, Conductor, Producer
“I've been playing my Badiarov violin for two years, and every day I'm even happier with it. It felt comfortable from the first touch, allowed me to play in many different situations, and inspired me to improve my skills. It's constant, reliable, and versatile across climates and music styles.”
Ioan Haffner
Violinist, Member of Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès
“I met Dmitry and heard him play his violin—I immediately loved it. Choosing this instrument was a big decision, but it has become a joyful part of my musical journey, and I am truly happy with it.”
Kaoru Ouchiyama-Koyama
Baroque Violinist, Chamber Musician
“A wonderful violin-maker, a true artist, always in research, never blindly copying anything but following his highest aesthetic standards based on profound knowledge of the whole culture and spirit of the baroque period (among others)… Many thanks, again!”
Sergey Malov
Concert Violinist, Conductor
Art of Fugue Violin
Framed fingerboard and tailpiece, Domus Aurea–inspired ornamental inlays
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