Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Renaissance

Genre

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Vocal

 

Jaye Consort of Viols is a classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of Renaissance and Baroque music. The ensemble was founded in 2005 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for early music and the unique sound of the viol consort. The founding members of Jaye Consort of Viols were John Mark Rozendaal, Annalisa Pappano, and Rosamund Morley. All three musicians were accomplished viol players who had performed with other early music ensembles before coming together to form Jaye Consort of Viols. The ensemble takes its name from the Jaye family, who were prominent viol makers in 16th-century England. The Jaye family produced some of the finest viols of the Renaissance period, and their instruments are highly prized by modern-day viol players. Jaye Consort of Viols quickly established itself as one of the leading ensembles in the early music scene. The group's unique sound, which is characterized by the rich, warm tones of the viols, quickly won over audiences and critics alike. Over the years, Jaye Consort of Viols has performed at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals in the world. The ensemble has appeared at the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Utrecht Early Music Festival, among others. One of the highlights of Jaye Consort of Viols' career was their performance at the 2010 Festival Oude Muziek in Utrecht. The ensemble's performance of John Dowland's Lachrimae, or Seven Tears, was hailed as one of the standout performances of the festival. In addition to their live performances, Jaye Consort of Viols has also released several critically acclaimed recordings. The ensemble's debut album, The Art of the Fantasia, was released in 2007 and received rave reviews from critics. Jaye Consort of Viols has also been the recipient of several awards and honors. In 2012, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or award for their recording of William Lawes' Consort Setts in Six Parts. The main members of Jaye Consort of Viols are John Mark Rozendaal, Annalisa Pappano, Rosamund Morley, and Lisa Terry. All four musicians are highly respected in the early music community and have performed with some of the most renowned ensembles in the world. John Mark Rozendaal is the founder and artistic director of Jaye Consort of Viols. He is also a highly respected musicologist and has written extensively on the history and performance of early music. Annalisa Pappano is a viol player and singer who has performed with a number of early music ensembles, including the Boston Camerata and the Waverly Consort. She is also a professor of music at Case Western Reserve University. Rosamund Morley is a viol player who has performed with a number of early music ensembles, including the New York Collegium and the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra. She is also a professor of music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lisa Terry is a viol player and cellist who has performed with a number of early music ensembles, including the New York Consort of Viols and the Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra. She is also a professor of music at the Bard College Conservatory of Music. In conclusion, Jaye Consort of Viols is a highly respected ensemble in the early music community.

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