Leonardo
Bortolotto
Viola da gamba
Roots
I grew up in Veneto, in a small village near Venice.
Study
I studied in Castelfranco Veneto and Basel.
Professional
I perform as a gambist and give individual and ensemble lessons for viola da gamba. I also produce audio and video recordings in the field of classical music.
Why
I have loved music since I discovered a musical instrument at the age of 10. Making music is the best thing.
Elective Affinities
Glenn Gould’s interpretation of Bach changed my life when I was a teenager. With that, I probably don’t fit into the scene at all, but I can’t go back and change that event.
Something else
In my next life, I would choose the voice as my instrument.
2026
November
Byrd & the Baron
A secret ChristmasBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
December
A Token of Friendship
The Kettenacker Songbook, Basel 1510Dorfkirche Riehen
2027
January
«Ihr müsst nach meiner Pfeife tanzen!»
The Instruments of the Dance of DeathBarfüsserkirche
Historisches Museum Basel
February
All by myself
A parcours through self-accompanied singing3 Kleinkonzerte
St.-Alban Quartier, Basel