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Inspired by Romance lyrics (reverdies) celebrating the return of Spring, the ensemble la Reverdie was founded in 1986 by two pairs of siste… read moreInspired by Romance lyrics (reverdies) celebrating the return of Spring, the ensemble la Reverdie was founded in 1986 by two pairs of sisters, all singers and instrumentalists, with the intent of exploring the musical repertoire of Europ… read moreInspired by Romance lyrics (reverdies) celebrating the return of Spring, the ensemble la Reverdie was founded in 1986 by two pairs of sisters, all singers and instrumentalists, with the intent of exploring the musical repertoire of Europe from the High Middle Ages to the end of the 14th century. … read more -
Hespèrion XXI, Jordi Savall
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Hespèrion XXI is the latest incarnation of Hespèrion XX, an international early music ensemble founded in Switzerland in 1974 by Catalan mu… read moreHespèrion XXI is the latest incarnation of Hespèrion XX, an international early music ensemble founded in Switzerland in 1974 by Catalan musical director Jordi Savall (bowed strings), with Montserrat Figueras (soprano), Lorenzo Alpert (f… read moreHespèrion XXI is the latest incarnation of Hespèrion XX, an international early music ensemble founded in Switzerland in 1974 by Catalan musical director Jordi Savall (bowed strings), with Montserrat Figueras (soprano), Lorenzo Alpert (flute, percussion), and Hopkinson Smith (plucked strings). Th… read more -
John Taverner
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John Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first… read moreJohn Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first Organist and Master of the Choristers at Christ Church, Oxford, appointed by Thomas Cardinal Wols… read moreJohn Taverner (c. 1490–1545) is regarded as the most important English composer of his day. He was also an organist. Taverner was the first Organist and Master of the Choristers at Christ Church, Oxford, appointed by Thomas Cardinal Wolsey in 1526. The college had been founded in 1525 by Wolsey, … read more -
William Cornysh
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William Cornysh the Younger (1465 – October 1523) was an English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet, and much more. In his only surviving… read moreWilliam Cornysh the Younger (1465 – October 1523) was an English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet, and much more. In his only surviving poem, which was written in Fleet Prison, he claims that he has been convicted by false informatio… read moreWilliam Cornysh the Younger (1465 – October 1523) was an English composer, dramatist, actor, and poet, and much more. In his only surviving poem, which was written in Fleet Prison, he claims that he has been convicted by false information and thus wrongly accused, though it is not known what the … read more -
Jacobus Clemens non Papa
5,525 listeners
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Hesperus
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Hesperus plays early music, folk music, and various combinations of the two. It presents European medieval, renaissance and baroque music; … read moreHesperus plays early music, folk music, and various combinations of the two. It presents European medieval, renaissance and baroque music; cultural portraits mixing early and traditional music of a particular country or region, and cross… read moreHesperus plays early music, folk music, and various combinations of the two. It presents European medieval, renaissance and baroque music; cultural portraits mixing early and traditional music of a particular country or region, and crossover programs fusing medieval, renaissance, Appalachian, gos… read more -
Musica Antiqua
12,232 listeners
"Musica Antiqua" is a popular name for early music ensembles. They may specialize in anything from medieval, renaissance or early… read more"Musica Antiqua" is a popular name for early music ensembles. They may specialize in anything from medieval, renaissance or early baroque music to historically informed baroque and early classical music. Some of the best known … read more"Musica Antiqua" is a popular name for early music ensembles. They may specialize in anything from medieval, renaissance or early baroque music to historically informed baroque and early classical music. Some of the best known are: 1. Musica Antiqua Köln (Germany) // 2. Musica Antiqua o… read more -
New London Consort
4,506 listeners
The New London Consort (= NLC) is firmly established as one of the world’s leading early music ensembles with a uniquely wide and colourful… read moreThe New London Consort (= NLC) is firmly established as one of the world’s leading early music ensembles with a uniquely wide and colourful repertoire of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music, much of it unpublished. Directed by Philip… read moreThe New London Consort (= NLC) is firmly established as one of the world’s leading early music ensembles with a uniquely wide and colourful repertoire of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music, much of it unpublished. Directed by Philip Pickett, the NLC has an enviable reputation for the flair, … read more -
New York Consort of Viols
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Since its founding in 1972, the New York Consort of Viols has championed the beauty and breadth of music written expressly for or especiall… read moreSince its founding in 1972, the New York Consort of Viols has championed the beauty and breadth of music written expressly for or especially suited to the viol. Acclaimed as a foremost ensemble for its dynamic Renaissance and Baroque re… read moreSince its founding in 1972, the New York Consort of Viols has championed the beauty and breadth of music written expressly for or especially suited to the viol. Acclaimed as a foremost ensemble for its dynamic Renaissance and Baroque repertoires, the Consort also performs medieval music on such … read more