Susie Napper

Susie Napper is a Canadian viola da gamba player and Baroque music specialist known for her vibrant contributions to early music performance. As a co-founder of the Montreal-based ensemble Les Voix Humaines, she’s spent decades reviving and reimagining 17th- and 18th-century chamber music with a focus on intimate, historically informed interpretations. Her discography, like the releases listed—spanning Purcell, Couperin, Bach, and lesser-known composers—showcases her knack for unearthing overlooked gems and breathing life into them with warmth and precision.

A passionate collaborator, Napper has worked with ensembles such as Tafelmusik and Arion Baroque Orchestra, and her recordings often highlight her versatility on viola da gamba and continuo. Beyond performing, she’s a respected educator, sharing her expertise in Baroque style and technique with students in Montreal and beyond. Whether she’s diving into Italian solo works or English Renaissance tunes, Napper’s work feels like a lively conversation with music history—one that invites listeners to lean in and discover something new.

Genres

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Frutti Musicali: Solo Instrumental Music From Italy

Francis Colpron•

Susie Napper

Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 1, 2004