Simone Eckert

German Viola da Gamba Player and Ensemble Leader

Simone Eckert is a German viola da gamba player and the artistic director of the Hamburg Ratsmusik ensemble. She studied at the Hochschule für Künste Bremen and the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Eckert is particularly known for her expertise in early music, focusing on the repertoire for viola da gamba from the 17th and 18th centuries. Under her leadership, Hamburg Ratsmusik has gained recognition for its performances and recordings of lesser-known works by composers of the Baroque era. Eckert's contributions to early music include not only performing but also researching and teaching, helping to revive interest in historical musical practices and instruments. Her discography includes a variety of albums that showcase her skill as a gambist and her dedication to bringing early music to contemporary audiences.