Guido Balestracci

Italian Viola da Gamba Virtuoso

Guido Balestracci is a distinguished Italian viola da gamba player and conductor, renowned for his expertise in early music performance. He has made significant contributions to the revival of Baroque and Renaissance music, often focusing on the historically informed playing of period instruments. Balestracci has collaborated with various ensembles and has been involved in numerous recordings that explore the rich repertoire of the viola da gamba. His work often includes both well-known compositions and lesser-known works, bringing them to contemporary audiences with a blend of scholarly insight and expressive musicality. Throughout his career, Balestracci has been praised for his technical skill and interpretative depth, which have positioned him as a respected figure in the field of early music.