Episode 105 Andrew Arceci

Andrew Arceci

Andrew Arceci has developed a varied career as performer, composer/arranger, and scholar

He performs regularly on the viola da gamba (viol), violone, and double bass throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

As viol soloist with orchestra, Andrew has performed historical and/or contemporary works with Oxford Baroque (UK), and numerous ensembles throughout the United States.

Recent recording projects include the upcoming Love & Lust with Elizabeth Hungerford, soundtrack work for the BBC-One drama series Silent Witness, Españoletas (2014) with Harmonious Blacksmith, Musique sacrée (2013) with Oxford Baroque, Time (2012) for unaccompanied viola da gamba, and The New Four Seasons (2012) with Musica Sequenza.

Andrew Arceci currently serves as principal bassist with Boston’s L'Académie Baroque Orchestra and Chicago’s Baroque Band.

As a composer, Arceci Arceci often includes original works for unaccompanied viola da gamba on solo recitals. Suite in D Minor: for Viola da Gamba and Chamber Orchestra was premiered in 2007 by the Peabody Camerata, and subsequently performed by the Peabody Sinfonietta. Suite II in G Minor: for Viola da Gamba, String Orchestra & Percussion was premiered in 2008 (Baltimore, MD), with subsequent performances by Boston’s L'Académie in February 2012, the Oxford University String Ensemble in June 2012 at the Holywell Music Room (UK), and Boston’s Juventas New Music Ensemble in September 2014.