Violinist and Violist
As a Baroque violinist and violist, I focus on bringing early music to life through vibrant, historically informed performances. My projects range from solo and chamber music to collaborations with period ensembles, always aiming to connect audiences with the richness and energy of Baroque repertoire. Alongside my work on stage, my doctoral studies support a deeper understanding of the music I perform, enriching each interpretation with context and curiosity.
Cristina - Violin
Cristina Prats-Costa is a Spanish baroque violinist praised by The Strad as “a leader playing with uncommon sensitivity.” She has performed with renowned ensembles including L'Harmonie des saisons, Tafelmusik, Arcangelo, The English Concert, Il Pomo d’Oro, and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. A founding member of the award-winning Alauda Quartet, has performed widely across Europe and recorded the complete string quartets of Roffredo Caetani for Brilliant Classics. Cristina has received the Christopher Hogwood Award, the Excellence Scholarship, the Fondation DRG Experience France Award, the Richard Phillips Graduate Scholarship, and the Shalom Ben-Uri Doctorate Recital Prize. An Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM), she earned her Master’s degree in Historically Informed Performance from The Juilliard School. She also enjoys seeking out excellent ice cream worldwide.
Cristina - Viola
Cristina Prats-Costa is a passionate and versatile violist. She studied viola at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Yuko Inoue and the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Barcelona under Paul Cortese. Deeply drawn to the expressive range and rich timbre of the viola, Cristina finds particular joy in chamber music and regularly performs with string quartets and various ensembles.
Cristina has performed on viola with acclaimed groups such as Juilliard415, Eybler Quartet, Three Notch’d Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble, Trinity Bach Project, and L’Harmonie des Saisons, among others. Her experience spans both historical and modern performance practices, and she brings a refined stylistic awareness to a wide range of repertoire.
She particularly enjoys combining her work on both violin and viola, embracing the unique musical roles each instrument offers—from the lyrical and leading voice of the violin to the warm, supporting depth of the viola. This dual perspective enriches her approach to ensemble playing, allowing her to contribute nuance and flexibility across diverse musical settings.
Cristina continues to explore the sound world of both instruments through collaborative projects, early music ensembles, and contemporary performances, always seeking to connect deeply with audiences through expressive and thoughtful interpretations.