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The English Consort of Viols is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of early music. The ensemble was founded in 1967 by the celebrated viol player, Trevor Pinnock, and has since become one of the most respected and influential ensembles in the field of early music. The ensemble's main members include some of the most talented and accomplished musicians in the world of early music. These include viol players Susanna Pell, Richard Boothby, and Alison Crum, as well as lutenist Elizabeth Kenny and harpsichordist James Johnstone. Over the years, the ensemble has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles, including the Tallis Scholars, the Hilliard Ensemble, and the Academy of Ancient Music. One of the highlights of the English Consort of Viols' career was their performance at the 1977 Proms, where they played a program of music by William Byrd and his contemporaries. The performance was widely praised for its virtuosity and sensitivity, and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the leading interpreters of early music. Another notable performance by the ensemble was their 1985 recording of John Dowland's Lachrimae, which was widely regarded as one of the finest recordings of the work ever made. The recording featured the ensemble's signature blend of virtuosity and sensitivity, and helped to cement their reputation as one of the premier ensembles in the field of early music. Over the years, the English Consort of Viols has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. These include a Grammy Award for their recording of Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, as well as several Gramophone Awards and BBC Music Magazine Awards for their recordings of works by composers such as William Byrd, John Dowland, and Henry Purcell. Despite their many achievements, the English Consort of Viols remains committed to exploring new and innovative approaches to early music. They continue to perform and record regularly, and are widely regarded as one of the most important and influential ensembles in the field of early music.

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