Melbourne-based viola da gamba specialist Laura Vaughan is a dynamic and well-recognised member of the early music movement in Australia. Passionate about the unique sound world of the viol, Laura is committed to bringing this exquisite repertoire to audiences around the world.  She is also one of the few exponents of the rare lirone.

Laura can be heard regularly on ABC Classic FM as a soloist and chamber musician and appears on numerous CD recordings, including solo recordings for the Move and Paladino labels.  In addition to solo performances, she works with many Australian early music ensembles including the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Orchestra of the Antipodes, The Australian Haydn Ensemble, Bach Akademie Australia, Van Diemen’s Band, and is a founding member of the multiple ARIA award nominated trio Latitude 37.