Viola da Gamba

"The playing of OrlandoViols is exemplary throughout: the emotional range of each piece is expertly met with precise ensemble work, clear articulation and phrasing. Claire Bracher’s warm and expressive treble playing does much to convey the underlying dramatic character of these works, and Julia Veto’s performance of the bass-division pieces is masterful particularly in Ferrabosco’s Sound out my voice."

Dr Michael Mullen - The Viol (UK Viola da Gamba Society), November 2010.

"This is a very uplifting CD and all fans of early music will want to follow this new ensemble with a keen eye."

Curtis Rogers - Musical Opinion, Jan 2011.

"I have no hesitation in highly recommending this recording. The beautiful and interesting repertoire is performed by talented musicians who have clearly taken the time to think about the music and their interpretations, as well as to learn and perform it well. The informative and engaging liner notes read intelligently in both English and German and are an additional reflection of the ensemble’s passion and respect for this wonderful repertoire."

Joëlle Morton - The American Viola da Gamba Society, Dec 2010.

"The group uses a colourful palette of strings for this recording based around the standard consort formation but including two violones and lirone - a true feast!"

John Weretka - The Austrailian Viola da Gamba Society, Nov 2010.

"The debut recording Sound out my voice! by the London-based ORLANDOviols consort is a mellow yet sumptuous exploration of Renaissance chansons and madrigals, which beautifully evokes the sound of a long-gone era. The recording is auspicious, to say the least, and a welcome addition to the Renaissance consort discography. I look forward to more releases from ORLANDOviols."

Bernard Gordillo - Harmonia Early Music Radio and & Podcast, USA, Dec 2010.

"The playing is mellifluous, beautifully tuned, agile and deft, and always full of passion and light. Highly recommended."

Robert Oliver - Early Music Review, UK, Jan 2011.

"This disc offers an interesting insight into a particular and little-known aspect of the art of improvisation of the late renaissance and early baroque. The performances by the German viol consort Orlandoviols is simply brilliant. It produces a warm sound, and phrasing and articulation are immaculate. The original vocal pieces are given very engaging performances as well, with fine dynamic gradation.

I strongly recommend this disc."

Johan van Veen - musica Dei donum, Jan 2011

"Das fünfköpfige Ensemble ORLANDOviols hat auf seiner ersten CD unter dem Titel „Sound out my voice!“ [...] eine intelligente wie höchst abwechslungsreiche und klangschöne Zusammenstellung dieses Repertoires aus Altbekanntem und Neuerem vorgenommen und dabei zusätzlich noch
Experimentierfreude walten lassen."

Veronika Gruel - The Swiss/German Viola da Gamba Society, Dec 2010.