Country

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United Kingdom

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

The Orlando Consort is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in performing medieval and Renaissance music. The group was founded in 1988 by four singers who shared a passion for early music and a desire to explore the rich repertoire of vocal music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The founding members of the Orlando Consort were Robert Harre-Jones, Charles Daniels, Angus Smith, and Donald Greig. All four singers had extensive experience performing early music and had worked with some of the leading ensembles in the field. They came together with the goal of creating a new ensemble that would focus on the vocal music of the medieval and Renaissance periods. The Orlando Consort quickly established itself as one of the leading ensembles in the field of early music. The group's unique sound, which blended the voices of four male singers, was praised for its clarity, precision, and beauty. The ensemble's repertoire included a wide range of music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, including sacred and secular works, as well as music from different countries and cultures. Over the years, the Orlando Consort has performed at some of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals. The group has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, and has collaborated with many of the leading early music ensembles and conductors. Some of the highlights of the ensemble's performances include appearances at the Edinburgh International Festival, the BBC Proms, the Salzburg Festival, and the Lincoln Center Festival. In addition to its live performances, the Orlando Consort has also recorded extensively. The group has released over 20 albums, many of which have received critical acclaim and won awards. Some of the ensemble's most notable recordings include "Machaut: Messe de Nostre Dame," "The Rose, the Lily & the Whortleberry," and "The Call of the Phoenix." One of the hallmarks of the Orlando Consort's performances is its commitment to authenticity and historical accuracy. The group's singers use period instruments and strive to recreate the sound and style of the music as it would have been performed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This attention to detail has earned the ensemble a reputation for excellence and has helped to establish it as one of the leading early music ensembles in the world. Over the years, the Orlando Consort has received numerous awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. The group has won several Gramophone Awards, including the Early Music Award in 2004 for its recording of "Machaut: Messe de Nostre Dame." The ensemble has also been recognized by the International Classical Music Awards, the Diapason d'Or, and the Choc de Classica. Despite its success and acclaim, the Orlando Consort remains committed to its mission of exploring and performing the rich repertoire of medieval and Renaissance music. The group continues to tour and record, and its members are dedicated to sharing their love of early music with audiences around the world. With its unique sound, commitment to historical accuracy, and passion for the music of the past, the Orlando Consort is sure to remain a leading force in the world of early music for years to come.

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