Chant 1450 is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the medieval and Renaissance periods. The ensemble was founded in 2009 by a group of musicians who shared a passion for early music and a desire to bring this music to a wider audience. The founding members of Chant 1450 were soprano Sarah Pillow, tenor Timothy Leigh Evans, and lutenist Christopher Morrongiello. All three musicians had extensive experience performing early music and had worked together on various projects in the past. They were joined by other musicians who shared their passion for early music, including viola da gamba player Lisa Terry and harpist Christa Patton. From the beginning, Chant 1450 set out to create performances that were historically informed and musically engaging. The ensemble's repertoire includes music from the medieval and Renaissance periods, as well as traditional music from various cultures. The musicians use period instruments and strive to recreate the sound and style of the music as it would have been performed in its original context. Chant 1450 quickly gained a reputation for their high-quality performances and their ability to bring early music to life for modern audiences. The ensemble has performed at major venues and festivals throughout the United States and Europe, including the Boston Early Music Festival, the Berkeley Early Music Festival, and the Tage Alter Musik festival in Regensburg, Germany. One of the highlights of Chant 1450's career was their performance at the 2012 Boston Early Music Festival. The ensemble presented a program of music from the court of Burgundy, which included works by composers such as Guillaume Dufay and Gilles Binchois. The performance was praised for its musicality and historical accuracy, and it helped to establish Chant 1450 as one of the leading ensembles in the early music world. In addition to their live performances, Chant 1450 has also released several recordings. Their debut album, "Music for the Queen of Heaven," was released in 2011 and features music from the medieval and Renaissance periods that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The album received critical acclaim and helped to further establish the ensemble's reputation as a leading interpreter of early music. Chant 1450 has also been recognized for their contributions to the early music world. In 2013, the ensemble was awarded the Noah Greenberg Award by the American Musicological Society. The award recognizes individuals or ensembles who have made significant contributions to the performance of early music. Today, Chant 1450 continues to perform and record music from the medieval and Renaissance periods. The ensemble has expanded their repertoire to include traditional music from various cultures, and they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of early music. With their commitment to historical accuracy and their passion for bringing early music to life, Chant 1450 is sure to remain a leading ensemble in the early music world for years to come.

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