'Today there is an important group of violin makers whose instruments oVer a real alternative for those of the great masters of the classical period. Thomas Meuwissen is in my opinion a valuable representative of this generation. He posses a great knowledge and empathic power, artistic craftsmanship and a confident instinct for the material.
While playing his cellos I was convinced of the happy matching of power, elegance and playability as well as the beauty of the sound.
I recommend all my colleagues who are interested in new instruments, to get in touch with this remarkable violin maker.'

Valentin Erben, cellist
Alban Berg Quartett

'Besides playing on my old Italian violin, I am also playing often on my wonderful Meuwissen violin which has a beautiful, �exible sound, a deep G-string and a brilliant E-string. My colleagues and audiences highly appreciate the instrument. I have seen and tried several of his violins, which were all made with real mastery and have a full, nice, round sound.'

Igor Oistrakh, violinist

'I don’t hesitate to call him one of the major talents in violin making of our time. The wonderful cello he built for me bears witness to his unique gift to combine the great heritage of the old Venetian master with the skills of today, all this resulting in an instrument that shows its quality in sonority as well as design. I will follow his development with keen interest!'

Harro Ruijsenaars, cellist
ex first solo cello Concertgebouw Orchestra
Professor in the Hague and Göteborg

'I know Thomas and his violins for some years now. His talent and dedication to violin making is very impressive. The violins that I have seen and played had a very full, warm and juicy sound, each with its own personality. Bravo!'

Vadim Repin, violinist

'Thomas Meuwissen: enthusiastic and determined, dynamic and balanced, sincere and sympathetic.
Seriousness and love for his trade, respect for tradition and individuality, expertise and creativity fully show in his unmistakable talent for making new instruments, but also in his approach to the instrument of illustrious forbearers.'

Viviane Spanoghe, cellist
Cello soloist
Professor at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels

'My Meuwissen viola offers me all I need for my work as a soloist in the orchestra and for chamber music. In this instrument I have found the ideal partner to fully explore my musical expression. It confirms my belief that new making can be as rewarding as the work of the old (Italian) masters.'

Diederik Suys, violist
Soloist of the Opera de la Bastille

'I have always been struck by Thomas’ drive, his love and passion for the trade, his great professional approach. Over the years he has developed his undeniable talent meticulously and with care.
His work carries the traces of this mental approach and his strong personal involvement. Excellent craftsmanship … Captivating!'

Sigiswald Kuijken, violinist
Baroque violinist soloist
Founding member of La Petite Bande

'I have seen several cellos built by Thomas Meuwissen from different years. They all show superb individual quality. Excellent craftsmanship, beauty of shape and varnish as well as a flexible sound, convince completely.
The instruments respond easily to the player, the dynamic ranges are wide. The sound is full-bodied, projects and carries in a concert hall.
If the player has musical fantasy and technical ability, he will find all the colours he wants to produce. Bravo!'

Maria Kliegel, cellist
Cello soloist
Professor at the Hochschule für Musik in Köln