Late French Viol Music
Wieland Kuijken

I had the honor of having some time with Wieland in Limoges when he showed me how he plays this incredibly virtuosic music. The last 'sigh' of the viol’s voice before the long sleep of the XIXth century.

Lessons for the Lyra Viol

Jordi Savall
Astrée

I listened to this recording almost everyday for three years while riding my bicycle in Basel. Try listening to Come live with me in the fog at midnight! Jordi’s interpretations of Corkine and Ferrabosco still are as powerful as ever.

MONTEVERDI

Vespro della Beata Vergine
La Chapelle Royale
Philippe Herreweghe
harmonia mundi

I’ve performed this piece either as a violone player or on the treble viol as a third violin (!) This is the most goose bump raising interpretation. To be listened to at top volume.

COLTRANE

The Very Best of John Coltrane
Impulse Recordings

One of Coltrane’s most spectacular recordings. The haunting tune Alabama is on this CD.

La Parnasse de la Viole

Ste. Colombe hijo & Marin Marais
Jordi Savall
Alia Vox

I first heard Jordi play Ste. Colombe le fils in Boston in 1983 and subsequently recorded this music myself in 1997. This is Jordi’s most magnificent solo viol recording since the Lyra Viol.