Parnassus ensemble
Parnassus Ensemble is a flexible early music collective bringing together some of Europe’s finest young historically informed musicians. Founded in 2022 by Oscar Holch, Xenia Gogu, and Victor García García, the ensemble grew out of collaborations on leading young artist programmes across the UK and Europe.
Interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of Parnassus Ensemble’s artistic practice. Working closely with painter Jérémie Queyras, the ensemble has developed 3 IN 1, a project that brings together music and visual art in dialogue.
In May 2026, Parnassus Ensemble made its UK festival debut at Purbeck Art Weeks with an interdisciplinary project supported by the Continuo Foundation and the John Booth Charitable Foundation.
my projects
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Soloist/conductor
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Research
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teaching
Prof. Historical Cello at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium
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Podium Auxesis
A platform for experimentation and development in the field of historical performance practice with concerts and workshops in Groningen
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Ayres Extemporae
Ensemble focused on the experimentation of chordal bass on cellos and improvisaiton
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Parnassus Ensemble
Collective of European instrumentalists and singers focused on interdisciplinary projects
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Ensemble Tamuz
19th century HIPP chamber music ensemble
