Thomas BERTRAND
Thomas Bertrand has concentrated on creating characterful instruments for demanding musicians for over three decades.
The complex, balanced and powerful sound of his instruments gives musicians an incredibly wide range of expressive possibilities.
He is also dedicated to sound adjustment.
Born in Brussels in 1963 to an artistic family, he trained in the renowned international violin making school in Cremona from 1982 to 1986 and eventually went on to further training in Germany, where he learned about the restoration of the masterpieces of the past.
He passionately exchanges ideas and knowledge about his craft, taking part in different violin making workshops like Oberlin, Fertans (France) and similar events, where the best makers, scientists, and musicians from all over the world come together.
Thomas Bertrand has won numerous prizes in the major international violin making competitions in Europe and USA.
He is a member of the Violin Society of America (VSA), the Franch ALADFI, Belgian Violin & Bow Makers, and the Germany based group Klanggestalten.
Contact
+32 2 534 11 62 (fixe)
+32 498 527 841 (gsm)
rue d'Ecosse 65
B-1060 Bruxelles