Lorenz Duftschmid

Austrian Viola da Gamba Virtuoso and Conductor

Lorenz Duftschmid is an Austrian viola da gamba player and conductor known for his expertise in early music performance. He has gained recognition for his work both as a soloist and as a director of the Armonico Tributo Austria, an ensemble he founded that specializes in the historically informed performance of 17th and 18th-century music. Duftschmid studied at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland, where he honed his skills in playing period instruments and immersed himself in Baroque music. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous musicians and ensembles in the field of early music, contributing to a deeper understanding and appreciation of this genre. His discography includes a variety of recordings that showcase his talent on the viola da gamba, as well as his interpretative insights into the works of composers from the Baroque era.