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Lluis Claret
cellist – Barcelona, Spain
"I rate Thomas Bertrand's work very highly indeed. I have owned one of his cellos, which I played in many concerts (including a performance of the complete Bach suites at the Festival of Cuenca in Spain) and many of my pupils also play them. His instruments, made with great care and individual character, have a resonant, powerful sound that allows cellists to express themselves both in the solo repertoire and in chamber music."
Valentin Erben
cellist of the Alban Berg Quartet
"Thomas Bertrand is a remarkably talented violin maker. I have already been in a position to admire a number of cellos that he has made. With his experience, sensitivity, and artistic integrity, he will go far."
Vladimir Mendelssohn
violist, Teacher (Royal Conservatory, The Hague; Conservatoire de Paris; Folkwang Hochschule Essen)
"Since a few years I am familiar with the excellent work of Thomas Bertrand. Not only a very inspired and original violin maker but also a friend for all string players who asked him for advice, building, and counselling.
In my opinion he is the maker everyone should meet for his overall qualities which are a gift to all of us."
Jeroen Reuling
cellist
"Dear Thomas,
Over the three years that I have spent teaching at the Brussels Conservatory, I have seen and played on a number of your cellos. I fell in love straight away with their truly beautiful tone and ease of playing. Your instruments are constantly improving. And I believe that more and more cellists will want to play them.
Best wishes, Jeroen"
Carol Allen
violist, Weimar, Germany.
My Thomas Bertrand Viola
By Carol Allen
We became acquainted with Thomas Bertrand’s instruments by visiting a luthier exhibition in Berlin in October 2004. My husband and myself were immediately fascinated by the clear and rich sound of his two violins and especially his 41.5 cm viola. We bought this instrument, to complement my 1705 Mateo Goffriller viola. One and a half years later we exchanged it for a slightly smaller instrument (40.8 cm), which has the same rich tonal qualities (especially a full C string), an Italian-like appearance (beautiful varnish!) and a superb workmanship. The other Bertrand violas we have seen and played, have similar excellent qualities and can only be recommended!
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