"In Martinu's Variations on a theme of Rossini, this finely gifted young cellist's qualities came to the fore - he demonstrated such superb musicianship throughout the programme that one eagerly looks forward to hearing Thomas Rann many times in the future."

- Musical Opinion: download the full review [pdf] by clicking here


"His technical accomplishment was never less than impressive....the spiccato section was flawless and the sumptuous lyricism winningly conveyed."

- The Strad: download the full review [pdf] by clicking here


"a confident and emotive reading (of Bruch's Kol Nidrei, ASO)….an impressive homecoming"

- The Advertiser (Adelaide)


"Absolutely splendid cellist"

- Leslie Howard


"an extraordinary talent with wonderful musical temperament and control of the instrument"

- Uzi Wiesel


"one of our most gifted young artists"

- Charmian Gadd


"a great talent"

- Raphael Wallfisch


"exquisite and poetic playing"

- Janis Laurs


"a gifted instrumentalist at the beginning of a solo career that has the potential to become very successful"

- Trevor Green, Managing Director, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra


"Wonderful artistry"

- Karine Georgian



Download Thomas's quote sheet [pdf] by clicking here