Paolo Pandolfo

Paolo Pandolfo is an acclaimed Italian viola da gamba player, widely recognized for his passionate and expressive interpretations of early music. Originally trained as a double bassist and guitarist, he shifted his focus to the viola da gamba in the early 1980s, studying under Jordi Savall at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland. Since then, he's become a key figure in revitalizing interest in this historic instrument, both as a soloist and with ensembles like Hespèrion XXI and his own projects.

Pandolfo’s recordings span renaissance and baroque repertoires, but he also explores creative crossovers, blending early music aesthetics with jazz and world music influences. Standouts from his discography include reinterpretations of works by Marin Marais, J.S. Bach, and even Erik Satie. Always pushing artistic boundaries, Paolo Pandolfo combines scholarly rigor with deep emotion, bringing centuries-old music vividly to life for today's listeners.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Complete Music for Solo Lyra Viol

Paolo Pandolfo

Album - 53 Tracks - Released September 20, 2024