6 Oct 2016

The ancient and the new

From Upbeat, 1:20 pm on 6 October 2016

Well known Wellington musician and Director of Music at St Mary of the Angels, Robert Oliver, gives an insight into playing the stringed Renaissance/Baroque instrument the viol. His group, the Palliser Viols, will also perform this weekend at Te Papa, exposing new audiences to these ancient instruments.

Robert Oliver (centre) and his group the Palliser Viols

Robert Oliver (centre) and his group the Palliser Viols Photo: Supplied