‘There are precious few ensembles working in the particular repertorial field which The Linarol Consort has made their own. Their masterful programming, commitment to scholarship and outstanding musicianship makes them one of our most valuable early music ensembles.’Dr Edward Wickham, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge
Our debut CD La La Hö Hö is now out on Inventa from Resonus “The performances on this disc are outstanding, and the soundworld is seductive and delightful.” For the full review from Planet Hugill click here
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The Linarol Consort of Renaissance Viols draws together players who are leading exponents of the viol as both a consort and solo instrument, and focuses uniquely on their love of the instrument’s very earliest sound and repertoire.
The Consort takes its name from the maker of the original viol on which the instruments they play are modelled: all are copies of one surviving viol by the Venetian maker Francesco Linarol, who was active throughout the 16th century and currently displayed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. David has worked closely with viol maker Richard Jones, who will shortly complete his 100th copy of the Linarol viol, to recreate two sets of viols: a “high” consort of treble, two tenors and a bass, and a “low” consort, pitched a fourth lower, comprising a tenor, two basses and a “great” bass.
Photographs of the group were kindly taken by Anthony Pearson. Do have a look at more of his great photos on his website Dank Spangle.
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News and events
16th Century German Love Songs with James Gilchrist – concerts in March 2023
We’re delighted to announce dates for our CD launch tour of ‘Inn Stetter Hut’- 16th Century German Love Songs with James Gilchrist.
Tuesday 7th March, 7.30pm: Holywell Music Room, Oxford OX1 3SD
Thursday 9th March, 7.30pm: Downing Place URC, Cambridge CB2 3EL . Tickets from Cambridge Early Music
Friday 10th March, 7.30pm: The Priory, Leominster HR6 8EQ
Friday 17th March, 7.30pm: King Charles the Martyr, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1YX
David Hatcher Asako Morikawa Timothy Lin Alison Kinder Claire Horáček
The Linarol Consort 