Introduction

Laura Vaughan is gaining a reputation as Australia’s most exciting viola da gamba and lirone player of the rising generation and has had a distinguished list of teachers including Wieland Kuijken, Philippe Pierlot, Miriam Morris and Anneke Pols. After completing studies at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, she has established a busy schedule of teaching and performing from her base in Melbourne and performs a wide range of solo and chamber repertoire across Australia, Europe and the United States. Passionate about the sound world of the viol, Laura is committed to bringing this exquisite repertoire to audiences around the world.

Engagements during 2010 have included solo recitals for the Peninsula Summer Musica Festival, several Sunday Live broadcasts for ABC Classic FM and appearances with Musica Viva as well as performances with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Song Company.

Laura has performed in many major festivals and records regularly for ABC Classic FM, both as a soloist and chamber musician. Laura performs with numerous ensembles such as Consort Eclectus, Elysium Ensemble, E21, Astra, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Academia Arcadia, Project 1600, La Compañia, Past Echoes, Pinchgut Opera, the Auckland Philharmonia, Convivio, the Victorian State Orchestra, Opera Australia and Latitude 37.