Concerto di Viole

Concerto di Viole is an early music ensemble dedicated to the rich, resonant sound of the viola da gamba, a bowed string instrument popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. They specialize in performing music from the 16th and 17th centuries, focusing on works for consort—families of viols of different sizes. Their repertoire, as reflected in releases like *Pavans & Fancies for the Viols*, often showcases the intricate polyphony and emotional depth of composers from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, while *Crystal Tears* points to their exploration of poignant lute songs and consort music from the same period.

The group's name, Italian for "Concerto of Viols," aptly describes their core mission: bringing the intimate, interweaving voices of the viol consort to modern audiences. They are part of the vibrant contemporary early music scene, where skilled musicians perform on historically accurate instruments. Through their recordings and live performances, Concerto di Viole acts as a bridge, connecting listeners today with the sophisticated and often melancholic beauty of this centuries-old chamber music tradition.