Garth Knox, a renowned violist of contemporary music, known for his membership in Ensemble InterContemporain and the Arditti Quartet, dedicates his latest ECM release to the viola d'amore. This almost forgotten Baroque instrument is brought to life by Knox and featured in works from the 17th century to the present day. The diverse program includes compositions by Tobias Hume and Marin Marais from the 17th century, Attilio Ariosti from the 18th century, Klaus Huber and Roland Moser from the 20th century, as well as Knox's own compositions from the 21st century. In addition, Knox interprets evocative arrangements of Celtic folk music, reflecting his Irish-Scottish roots. Together with the French cellist Agnès Vesterman, Knox presents a captivating and masterfully performed program.[1]
