“The latest craze in Italy is a new instrument: the Viola d’arco! It is a versatile instrument that can imitate every voice from low to high. For all eager beginners, there is a book here that explains how to tune and play each of the three sizes of the viola! In this book, you will learn how to compose a prelude or arrange multiple voices together (perhaps you want to accompany a friend who sings or plays the flute) and how to best play with others in a consort. There are practical tips on bow usage and pizzicato playing, as well as guidance on tuning and phrasing according to Master Gombert. Play your favorite music by Josquin, Adriano, and all the other great masters – learn Viola d’arco today!”
1542 Advertisement for Ganassi’s Regola Rubertina
Sven Schwannberger – Transverse flute, lute
Ryosuke Sakamoto – Viola d’arco
Leonardo Bortolotto – Viola d’arco
Elizabeth Rumsey – Viola d’arco; direction
Free entry – Donations
Also on Saturday in Basel-Land!
Sa 25. April 2026, 18.15
Kirche Reigoldswil, Chilchägerten 14, 4418 Reigoldswil
Barfüsserkirche, Historisches Museum Basel
Papiermühle – St. Alban-Kirche – Gasthof zum Goldenen Stern
Barfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
