Arculo Consort of Viols

Arculo Consort of Viols is a young and vibrant group of professional viol players from across Britain. The five founder members all studied together at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where the group formed, and have since moved from strength to strength performing recitals and services in some of the UK’s most prestigious cathedrals, churches and concert halls.

Arculo strives to convey consort music with intelligence and playful creativity and hopes to bring new energy to sublime viol music, whilst creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere for audiences of all ages.

Arculo’s 2022/2023 season has seen festival appearances at Lincoln Cathedral’s Byrd 400 Festival, Chichester and Newark festivals. The consort have also enjoyed playing in Southwell and London and gave a public workshop at the Newark School of Violin Making.

Future engagements include a collaboration with vocal group Ensemble Pro Victoria at the Hatfield House Chamber Music Festival and a concert of Bach and Buxtehude at the Brighton Early Music Festival.