Richard Boothby
Viola da Gamba Recital
World-class viol player Richard Boothby presents a programme demonstrating the versatility of the viola da gamba, a fretted, bowed instrument highly esteemed in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Come hear the beautiful sonority of the viola da gamba played the Lyra viol way. Characterful, imaginative pieces including 'chase the wild goose'. Followed by Bach's sublime D minor cello suite arranged for the instrument.
With guest Jenny Bliss Bennett on Lyra.
Come hear the beautiful sonority of the viola da gamba played the Lyra viol way. Characterful, imaginative pieces including 'chase the wild goose'. Followed by Bach's sublime D minor cello suite arranged for the instrument.
With guest Jenny Bliss Bennett on Lyra.
Glastonbury Medieval & Renaissance Music Festival
Sat, 18 April 2026
Wells United Church
5:00pm
£12
Full Event Details
World-class viol player Richard Boothby presents a programme demonstrating the versatility of the viola da gamba, a fretted, bowed instrument highly esteemed in the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Come hear the beautiful sonority of the viola da gamba played the Lyra viol way. Characterful, imaginative pieces including 'chase the wild goose'. Followed by Bach's sublime D minor cello suite arranged for the instrument.
With guest Jenny Bliss Bennett on Lyra.
Venue Details & Map
Location
Wells United Church
23 Union Street, Wells BA5 2PU