Victor Aragon

Victor Aragon serves as Professor of Viola da Gamba at the Nice Regional Conservatory and Marseille Regional Conservatory, specializing in early music performance and pedagogy.

His academic journey began with self-directed study of guitar, cello, and Latin American percussion before discovering the viola da gamba, which led him to craft his own instruments, bows, and strings. He formalized his training at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse (CNSMD) in Lyon, graduating with unanimous honors in 2004 under mentors including Jordi Savall, Wieland Kuijken, and Philippe Pierlot.

Professor Aragon's research focuses on:

• Historical Performance Practice
• Viola da Gamba technique and repertoire
• Baroque and Renaissance music interpretation
• Historical instrument craftsmanship

His career features extensive collaborations with leading early music ensembles and artists:

• Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI
• Wieland Kuijken
• Philippe Pierlot
• Gabriel Garrido
• Roberto Gini
• Christophe Coin
• Ensemble Le Caravansérail
• Correspondances
• Les Passions
• Ensemble Résonances

His principal recognition includes the CNSMD Lyon Prize with Unanimous Honors (2004), reflecting exceptional mastery in historical performance. Aragon's work bridges scholarly research with practical artistry through instrument construction and authentic repertoire interpretation.