Marianne Sørensen - co-founding member of the Danish Chamber Orchestra

I simply love my recently bought Viaud-violin, and am looking forward for it to flourish even more in the time to come.


Claudia Osés, Espagne - Violoniste www.suakai.com

J’adore mon violon que Noémie Viaud a construit. Il a un son très rond avec une qualité incroyable. Je peux m’envoler à travers ses cordes et je suis une violoniste bien meilleure grâce à lui. Je suis vraiment reconnaissante d’avoir ce violon dans ma vie.


Jérémie Nazé - Freelance, Paris www.quintettenympheas.com

J'ai commandé un alto à Noémie en 2019 et je la remercie pour son magnifique travail. La sonorité de mon alto correspond parfaitement à la sonorité que je recherchais. Noémie est une personne très à l'écoute avec qui j'ai eu des échanges passionnants. Grâce à son talent et son intelligence, j'ai l'immense plaisir de jouer un magnifique instrument.


Carl-Oscar Østerlind - Cellist, www.carl-oscar-osterlind.com

In Autumn 2019, I had been on the look out for an instrument for quite some time. Having tried many instruments, old and new, at various luthiers and dealers in London and Copenhagen, one day I got to try Noémie’s new cello. The first thing that struck me was that it felt very comfortable to play. It has a great bass and an A-string that sings beautifully. I tried it in a concert hall, comparing it to old master instruments by Grancino, Testore and Tecchler and found that already then, it could compete with these great instruments. Built with supreme craft(wo)manship, this instrument already has many wonderful sound qualities, and I believe it has the potential of becoming a top instrument.


Claus Myrup, Alto solo, The Danish National Symphony Orchestra

Pendant plusieurs années, j’ai cherché un nouvel alto et j'ai essayé tous les instruments qui sont passés sur ma route. En septembre 2015, j'ai eu un instrument entre les mains pour lequel j’ai complétement craqué dès les premiers instants. Je l'ai ramené à la maison, je l'ai essayé, je l’ai comparé avec le Storioni que je joue ainsi qu’avec de nombreux vieux instruments et d’autres altos de luthiers contemporains renommés. J'ai joué des concerts de musique de chambre et d’autres avec l’orchestre symphonique et j'ai décidé de l'acheter. Il est facile et agréable à jouer, il est très égal, il est bien équilibré, possède un son rond et complexe et a un volume incroyable dans la salle de concert. Je suis maintenant l’heureux propriétaire d’un bel alto construit par Noémie Viaud.


Yorrick Troman - Violon solo, Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra

Notre relation avec notre instrument est une chose tellement complexe. Nous devons croire en lui, lui faire confiance et être sûr qu’il sera là pour nous dans n'importe quelle situation. Le violon de Noémie est un instrument fantastique, facile à jouer, équilibré, puissant, avec un son riche qui me permet de me concentrer entièrement sur ma tâche personnelle: jouer de la musique! Je joue principalement en tant que violon solo, ce qui est une situation difficile pour l'instrument. L’instrument a besoin de se mélanger au groupe ... Mais aussi de sauter et de remplir le salle chaque fois qu'un solo arrive. Noémie est une créatrice fine et exigeante, ses instruments sont construits pour durer et s'améliorent avec le temps. Vous pouvez mon violon dans l'enregistrement récent de mon trio: Les Tromano Gran Bazar.


Ananna Maria Lützhøft - violoncelliste, Aarhus Symphony Orchestra

J'ai commandé un violoncelle de Noémie Viaud en 2014 et de pouvoir participer au processus de création a été une expérience formidable. Je joue mon violoncelle tous les jours dans l'AASO, il a un son puissant, chaleureux et réactif. C'est un vrai plaisir de le jouer! Noémie arrive également très bien à comprendre mes préférences sonores et à effectuer les ajustements nécessaires.


Jaime Amador - Harlem Quartet

I own a viola that was a common project in between Noémie and the American luthier, Ryan Soltis. My viola is powerful, quick responding and warm, I love it!


Idinna Alsbirk Lützhøft - Violoniste, Copenhagen Phil

Depuis des années, j'ai la chance de jouer sur de beaux violons anciens et coûteux provenant de différentes fondations. Mais comme il s’agit d’un prêt à échéance, j’ai également cherché un instrument à acheter pendant toutes ces années, mais il me semblait impossible de trouver un violon à la fois conforme à mes exigences professionnelles et d’un prix abordable. Un jour, j'ai reçu le violon de Noémie dans mes mains et j'ai été immédiatement convaincu que c'était le remplacement idéal de mon petit Amati. Son violon est puissant, a de belles couleurs et est facile à jouer sans mauvaises surprises. Il se fond bien dans l'orchestre symphonique, mais il a aussi assez de puissance et de charme pour jouer de la musique solo et de la musique de chambre. Je suis heureuse d’avoir enfin trouvé mon instrument et je me réjouis à l’ídée du chemin que nous allons parcourir tout au long de notre vie.


Jane Clark - Freelance fiddler

As soon as I played Noémie's violin I was spellbound. Its vibrations wrapped so warmly and completely around me that, within 24 hours, I had already made my plea to play it again! Noémie's level of professionalism is exceptional. So too is her sophisticated attention to detail and mastery in creating sonorous new instruments ready to be played on stage today! She had the violin hand delivered and together we tailored a choice of strings and chin rest. I perform in a variety of styles and genres and I will be proud to take Noémie's violin onto any stage and into any studio. Furthermore, I'm honoured to be the custodian of this stunning new instrument; to nurture it at the beginning of its very long journey..

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra

Nous étions tellement enchantés de l’alto que Noémie a fabriqué pour Claus Myrup que nous en avons commandé un à Noémie. Nous l'avons depuis un moment maintenant et tout le monde dans le groupe d’alto en est ravi!


Enrique Santiago Cabrera - freelance violinist, London, Isbilia quartet

I had tried many different violins for years, looking for the one that would convince me. When I played a Viaud violin for the first time, it was exactly what I had been looking for! Well compensated, easy to play and with a warm and powerful sound. I really felt in love with this violin and each day with it, I love it even more! It’s a great pleasure to play on it


Henrik Brendstrup - Cellist, Professor at The Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus ,Denmark

Over the last couple of years, I have come across several of Noémie Viaud´s beautiful instruments, and they have all been examples of an extremely high level of craftmanship. Playing the instruments, they speak easily and possess a warm and fullbodied sound. As a repairer of instruments Noémie also shows extraordinary skills, and her sound adjustment has proven very helpful for me. I can fully recommend all of her work, and encourage any musician to try her instruments.


Sidsel Feher Most - Freelance musician, Copenhagen

It’s hard to put words to describe how happy I am with my Viaud-Aupperle viola! It's clear, articulate, incredibly easy to play, you can play wildly fast and at the same time have the most amazing sound. I'm so happy!


Rosalía López Sánchez - Freelance viola player, London, Isbilia quartet

I tried violas in many different places. They were good instruments but none of them fully convinced me. I was looking for an instrument with a good balance between the lower and higher registry, with a sound powerful enough to fill up a big hall but at the same time with a sweet and beautiful timbre and tone. I loved Noémie's viola since the first time I played it and every day this instrument is captivating me more and more. It is easy to play and very beautiful. I am really happy with this viola.


Wouter Vercruysse - Cellist, Belgium

In 2011 I fell in love for the first time with a modern instrument. My Viaud cello is very agile to play on, lightweight, , and willing to make sound, speaking directly. It produces a big open sound which can be variously colored. It is also gorgeous to look at, with a special red lack - I nicknamed it Den lille Rødhætte. My Viaud cello has become my faithful and reliable companion since then. www.woutervercruysse.com


Jørgen Dickmeiss - www.svobsk.dk

Since I have had my Noémie Viaud violin, it has developed really well and I am extremely pleased with its sound, egality and strength and it responds incredibly fast and is easy to play. I loved it from the start and it has developed well with more depth in the sound. I am very grateful to have found this violin. A perfect match!


Kristian Bugge - Folk music fiddler from Denmark

My Viaud violin sings and vibrates incredibly beautifully. It has a very nice open, round and deep sound and it’s easy to play. It’s egal in all registers and reacts very quickly. I was unlucky to get my first Viaud violin stolen which means that I have owned and played two of Noémie’s instruments and both with great pleasure. It was a big relief to feel home again when the one I’m playing now was finally ready! www.kristianbugge.com


Cristian Fatu - Assistant Concertmaster, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Violin

I am one of the two violinists that participated in the double blind test which was organized by Claudia Fritz and members of the Acoustics and Makers Workshop at Oberlin in 2015. I had the pleasure of testing violins made by some of the most talented and renowned contemporary makers. The violin made by Noémie Viaud ranked in the top 2 of the instruments that were chosen and preferred by the players and listeners. At first I was impressed by the sound I could produce on her violin and when I got to see it, by the refined craftsmanship and attention to detail. I endorse her work and encourage any player to try her instruments.