Born in London, Sebastian Comberti studied in Italy with Amedeo Baldovino and later with Derek Simpson and Sidney Griller at the Royal Academy of Music, from which he graduated in 1977.
In 1976 he became a founder member of the Bochmann Quartet, giving concerts throughout the British Isles and in Europe. In 1983 he was appointed principal cello with the London Mozart Players with whom he has appeared on numerous occasions as soloist.
As a member of several chamber groups, he has recorded for CPO, CRD, EMI, Harmonia Mundi, Hyperion, Meridian, Phoenix and RCA.
A keen interest in historically informed performance has resulted in partici-pation with a great many of London’s period instrument groups, frequently appearing as principal cello with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and soloist with the Hanover Band. Research into early cello repertoire has led to several recitals being recorded by the BBC.
The cello by Francesco Rugeri used by Sebastian Comberti on this recording dates from circa 1680 and was kindly loaned by the Royal Academy of Music, London. It has been returned to its original condition, and was strung with two gut and two silver-wound gut strings.