I saw Jordi Savall a few years ago at Duke University's Balwin Auditorium which is famed for its incredible acoustics. Pretty wonderful. A helpful hint. He does not play the viola. That instrument is a little bigger than a violin and in a lower range, and is played under the chin, and is a standard part of the string sections of most symphony orchestras along with violins, cellos, and bass violins. What Mr. Savall plays is the viola da gamba, which more resembles a cello, played between the knees, and was more common in the 18th Century, and has a special tonal quality that Savall has mastered. Classical music has stuffy cultural associations but is interesting and engaging for anyone to listen to. It will keep your brain awake and working on long haul drives, for example. Just relax, listen, and find your enjoyment, and I think you will be surprised at how engaging it is. Tell us how it went! To be honest, when I saw the title of the original post, I assumed it was a rap group.
Thank you for the clarification. Is the viol that same as the viola da gamba? Anyways, I shall report back.