

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.
2025
March
Daheim bei Milán & Galilei
Lute parcours IIHaus zum Kirschgarten
Historical Museum
April
A Company of Violins
Birth of a new instrument familyBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
May
Lost and Found
From the rediscovered Egenolff songbookBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
June
Amor, Fortuna!
Madrigals for Palestrina's 500th BirthdayBarfüsserkirche
Historical Museum Basel
September
Festival 2025 «ARCADIA»
2. ReRenaissance FestivalBasel, Martinskirche