Gregory Singer

Gregory Singer, son of renowned conductor Jacques Singer, has earned a reputation as a versatile musician, producer, and educator. He studied at Indiana University, the Meadowmount School for Strings, and the Juilliard School in New York City.

Gregory Singer has worked as a studio musician on numerous movie soundtracks and recordings. He made his stage debut at the age of 11, performing the Wieniawski Violin Concerto on a tour throughout the Pacific Northwest. As an orchestra member he has played with the Brooklyn Philharmonic, the Composers Orchestra and the American Symphony, numerous Broadway shows, ballets, operas, and the Columbia Artists Community Concerts series.

At age 22 Gregory Singer was appointed General Manager of the Naumburg Orchestra. He was also manager of the New York City Symphony. For 6 years Gregory worked as Director of Sales at Jacques Francais Rare Violins in New York City. Gregory has taught violin at the St. Thomas Choir School and privately for 20 years.

Gregory opened his own sales firm in 1999 under the name Gregory Singer Rare Violins, which moved from his Carnegie Hall location to the current location at 246 West 80th Street. Gregory Singer Fine Violins is proud to sell, restore and appraise many of the rare 18th Century violins as well as contemporary instruments.

Kenichi Matano - Restoration

Kenichi Matano was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan where he graduated from the Tokyo Violin making school in 1984. In 1988 he moved to New York City and worked with many esteemed dealers including Jacques Francais, Rene Morel and Deitmar Machold. Kenichi opened his own workshop in 2003 specializing in fine instrument restoration and repair.

Yuris Gute - Restoration

Yuris Gute, native of Latvia has studied music from the age of six. He began studying instruments in the early 70’s with Martin Roberts Zemetis who is known widely as the author of the book “Violin Varnish and Coloration”. In the 1980’s his work continued with Alexander Frolow who was responsible for the instrument collection at the Bolshoi Theater. Since moving to the States, Yuris has worked with many dealers including Jacques Francais and Mosa Havivi.
His extensive musical background and exposure to many of the world’s great instruments has provided him with an extensive and invaluable understanding of restoration, sound adjustment and repair.

Jameson Platte - Cello Sales

Jameson Platte oversees the cello department at Gregory Singer Fine Violins. In addition, he maintains an active career both as a performer and a teacher. He is currently principal cellist of the Glens Falls Symphony, assistant principal of the Allentown Symphony and a section cellist with the Albany Symphony.  Mr. Platte works extensively with the New Jersey Youth Symphony as a guest conductor and cello coach, performs as a soloist and maintains a large private studio. He recently made his New York City recital debut and was featured in a contemporary music concert at Merkin recital hall to warm reviews. Mr. Platte is Faculty at New England Music Camp.