“Though best known as a master of the viola da gamba, Savall has always been a scholar and pedagogue, with an infectious enthusiasm for ancient music. I never fail to learn something significant about music history from his recordings. Gaining familiarity with ancient composers, forms, and milieus deepens one’s appreciation for music from particular times and places, and helps place it on the continuum with music of all regions and eras.” Jon Sobel

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