Rainer Zipperling

German Baroque Cellist and Viola da Gamba Player

Rainer Zipperling is a renowned cellist and viola da gamba player, known for his expertise in early music and Baroque performance. He has had a prolific career as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. Zipperling studied at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland, where he honed his skills in historical performance practice. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with many esteemed ensembles and musicians, contributing to a rich discography that includes both well-known compositions and lesser-known works from the Renaissance to the Baroque period. His contributions to the field of early music have been recognized through numerous recordings and performances across Europe and beyond.