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Baroque period ensemble. Specialises in rare, early 18th century English music. Also performs well-known composers of the period along with modern works for virtuoso recorders, 'cello and harpsichord. Music of Mystery, Mirth & Madness: educational concert presentation designed for children. Group also offers m/classes, coaching sessions, w/shops and lecture recitals. 'excellently played recital…alluringly sweet-toned.' (The Sunday Times) 'performances are equally elegant and polished…perfectly co-ordinated ensemble' (The Telegraph) 'style and intelligence' (Gramophone)
The Ranch House, Cherry Lane, Birdham, West Sussex, PO20 7AR, United Kingdom
Renaissance and baroque specialists. English and Italian vocal repertoire.
11 Vicarage Gardens, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3BL
Flexible ens based around a period str quartet.
14 Oxford Gardens, London, N21 2AP
Medieval/Tudor/renaissance costumed band/ens, a recreation of the city/royal band of Winchester (the ancient capital of England). Civic receptions, TV recordings and broadcasts, CD recording work, corporate functions as well as recitals and other suitable musical outlets. Music from 11th to late 17th C. An ens in residence at Winchester Music School; works with students and adults within Foundation Music at the University of Winchester and in the local and wider Winchester, Hampshire and surrounding county communities. Lottery funded projects and schools w/shops.
c/o Tim Norris, The Winchester Music School, The University of Winchester, Sparkford Rd, West Hill, Winchester, SO22 4NR
The Windsor Box&Fir Co performs 18th Century music on instruments of the period at concerts, (and also weddings, and corporate and private entertainments) using singers, flutes, recorder, violin, bass viol, guitar, harpsichord and square piano. Programmes include Under the Greenwood Tree, Bach&Bubbly, Jane Austen's Music, Fairest Isles (tenor, flute & guitar only), Magical Flutes (2 flutes only) and Olé! (our new programme of traditional Spanish music).
64 Frances Rd, Windsor, Berks, SL4 3AJ, United Kingdom
European renaissance programmes with specially designed themes, eg music to celebrate the accession of Henry VIII in 1509. Foreign tours & w/shops. Tudor music w/shops for KS2 and GCSE comp.
Laundry Cottage, 21 Sand Hutton, York, YO41 1LL
Plus vc/va da g and hpd continuo.
3 Fishers Close, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, TN12 0DB
Trio Goya play chamber music from the Classical period on instruments of the time. The ensemble concentrate their repertoire on the trios by Haydn and Mozart and the Beethoven opus 1 set, as well as lesser known contemporaries. Invited by Real World Studios to make a recording for their innovative download collaboration with Bowers and Wilkins, Trio Goya’s CDs of Haydn and Beethoven's Op 1 trios have both enjoyed considerable critical acclaim.
c/o Derek Warby Management, 5 Howard Place, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7AG, United Kingdom
Early music duo, with additional musicians and performers as required, performing for concert series, medieval and music festivals, heritage venues and museums. Specialising in European music of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, we rely heavily on research into medieval music and entertainment in a historically informed approach. We often include drama, notably in retelling of the Reynard the Fox stories.
2 Luttrell House, Lyons Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UA, United Kingdom
All-female vocal and inst ens performing and researching the music of the Pieta in Venice. Seeks to recreate the sound of the Figlie di Choro of the Pieta. Members are aged 11-70, some singing tenor and bass at pitch, with authentic insts and costumes, and using its own musical editions. W/shops and lecture recitals.
36 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8RP
The aim of the trio is to restore the music to the purity of its original form.
250 West, 57th Street Suite, 1130 New York, 1130 NEW YORK
Period inst orch of about 12-17 players. Innovative programmes from the baroque and classical repertoire, with occasional contemporary pieces interposed. Strong educ programme.
4 Druidstone House, Druidstone Rd, Cardiff, CF3 6XF
Voices, str, ww, kb; duo to chmbr orch, with or without voices. Recordings: Bach St John Passion (Signum SIDCD0209); Bach B Minor Mass (Signum SIGCD265); Bach St Matthew Passion (early version) (Signum SIGCD385). Recent visits to Germany (Leipzig Bach Festival, Merseburg Orgeltage; Cothen Bachtage).
11 Bootham Terrace, York, YO30 7DH
