Enjoy the Viola da Gamba

Posted on 2 December 2011 by

My friends know I enjoy early music. I really appreciate small ensembles. This YouTube video features about a half hour of the fine musician Jordi Savall. If I were younger, I would covet a viola da gamba. Remarkably versatile instrument. Of course, in the hands of a master …

A few pieces on this video are sung by the late Montserrat Figueras, his wife. Their son plays the theorbo and daughter the harp. Nice blend of instruments, and very tasty music.

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About catholicsensibility

Todd lives in the Pacific Northwest, serving a Catholic parish as a lay minister.
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One Response to Enjoy the Viola da Gamba

  1. crystal says:
    2 December 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Given that you’re learning Spanish and like early music, you might also like the … http://youtu.be/2hdmdNYRFx4

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