The Dies Irae Viola
At the Core of Harmony
Dies Irae — An Emblem
This viola takes its inner proportions from Dies Irae — the 13th-century sequence that has anchored musical gravity for centuries. From that source come clarity, depth, and balance across all registers. Not added. Revealed.
Thickness and arching calibrated for sonority and projection.
Harmony Revealed
Every measurement begins with harmony. Thickness, arching, and outline follow it. The result is felt immediately, before it is understood.
Harmony: proportion and balance.
Harmony as Foundation
Made from harmony, this viola fills the harmony itself — with substance, projection, and stability of the middle voice. Across ensembles or alone, it speaks clearly without forcing brilliance.
The Instrument — On Stage
The viola projects across registers, each string retaining its distinct character. Response is immediate: effort is not spent overcoming resistance, but shaping sound. Stable from 382 to 465 Hz, it performs reliably across modern and historical contexts.
“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
“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
Violinist, Conductor, Concertmaster
“Un liutaio fuori della normalità”
Luís Otávio Santos
Violinist, Conductor, Concertmaster
“Luthier de génie.”
Hubert Stoecklin
Author at Culture31
Dies Irae Viola
Gold leaf Quatrefoil bridge
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