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Dirk Maurins playing on “Umberto,” a fine Italian violin made by
one of the finest violin makers in Cremona.
Founded in 2002 by Dirk and Gudrun Maurins, Violini di Cremona is one of Hawaii's premier violin dealers. Violini di Cremona offers a broad selection of fine Italian violins, violas, cellos, and bows ranging from excellent modern instruments to affordable student instruments. Hallmarks of the outstanding service provided by Violini di Cremona include reliable expertise and appraisals, fair prices and great customer service. Musicians and collectors the world-over know they can sell or purchase their instruments from Violini di Cremona with confidence.

Dirk M. Maurins began his affection with stringed instruments while still in elementary school. Dirk’s Grandfather, a prominent violin collector would often accompany his Grandfather on violin buying trips to Italy and France. His love of the violin branched out into collecting Italian stringed instruments.

Because he saw a great need for a fine violin shop in Honolulu, he began the Violini di Cremona Shop.

As his great interest and affection for the world of stringed instruments grew, he expanded his collection to include a collection of professional level instruments, and a complete source of contemporary young artist-level instruments available in Hawaii. Dirk’s daughter enjoys playing the violin.