London Obbligato Collective
A Period-Instrument Ensemble
specialising in chamber music with an independent harpsichord part
About Us
London Obbligato Collective is a London-based, period-instrument chamber ensemble founded by harpsichordist Masumi Yamamoto in October 2023. The ensemble specialises in under-represented chamber music works featuring a written-out harpsichord part, where the harpsichord takes centre-stage, supported by beautifully complementary instruments.
In their debut season, the ensemble performed at the National Gallery, the Horniman Museum, Handel & Hendrix, and the National Centre for Early Music in York. They are currently preparing for their "From Gainsborough’s Salon" project, partly supported by the Continuo Foundation and the Matthiesen Foundation culminating in their first commercial CD release in 2025.
Musicians of the London Obbligato Collective regularly play with leading period-instrument groups, including the Gabrieli Consort & Players, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, The English Concert, and the Academy of Ancient Music. With an ensemble size ranging from 2 to 4 musicians, they offer flexible instrumentation that highlights the rich, nuanced tones of the harpsichord across a diverse repertoire.
