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Choral

 

The Taverner Choir is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over four decades. Founded in 1973 by Andrew Parrott, the choir has become synonymous with excellence in choral music, particularly in the performance of early music. Andrew Parrott, a British conductor, musicologist, and scholar, founded the Taverner Choir with the aim of exploring the rich repertoire of early music. The choir was named after John Taverner, a 16th-century English composer who was renowned for his sacred music. Parrott's vision was to create a choir that would specialize in the performance of early music, particularly the works of Taverner and other composers of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The Taverner Choir's early years were marked by a series of successful performances and recordings. The choir quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional musicianship and attention to detail, and it soon became one of the most sought-after ensembles in the world of early music. The choir's members were all highly skilled musicians, many of whom had trained at some of the world's most prestigious music schools. Over the years, the Taverner Choir has undergone several changes in its membership, but it has always maintained its commitment to excellence in choral music. Some of the choir's most notable members have included sopranos Emma Kirkby and Tessa Bonner, tenor Nigel Rogers, and bass David Thomas. These musicians, along with many others, have helped to establish the Taverner Choir as one of the premier ensembles in the world of early music. The Taverner Choir has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls and music festivals. The choir has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, and it has collaborated with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. Some of the choir's most notable performances have included appearances at the BBC Proms, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Salzburg Festival. In addition to its live performances, the Taverner Choir has also recorded extensively. The choir has released over 50 recordings, many of which have received critical acclaim and won awards. Some of the choir's most notable recordings include its performances of Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, and Monteverdi's Vespers. The Taverner Choir has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1980, the choir was awarded the prestigious Gramophone Award for its recording of Handel's Messiah. The choir has also been awarded the Diapason d'Or, the Edison Award, and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, among others. Despite its many achievements, the Taverner Choir has remained committed to its original mission of exploring the rich repertoire of early music. The choir continues to perform and record music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as from other periods in music history. The choir's dedication to excellence in choral music has made it one of the most respected and admired ensembles in the world of classical music.

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