The viola da gamba is a 3ft-tall, seven-string instrument that was popular with English aristocrats during the Renaissance period.

Sarah Small has travelled around the UK with her viola da gamba to raise awareness of climate change.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

Silvia Piccollo (soprano), Teresa Nesci (soprano), Marco Beasley (tenor), Furio Zanasi (bass), Paolo Crivellaro (organ), Alberto Rasi (viola da gamba), Theatrum Instrumentorum, Chorus of Swiss ...

Kim Kashkashian & Keith Jarrett - 3 Sonaten für Viola da Gamba und Cembalo ...

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