Orlando Consort
The Orlando Consort is a British vocal consort which is best known for performing Renaissance choral music one voice to a part. The Consort was founded in 1988 as part of the activities of the Early Music Network of Great Britain, a forerunner of the NCEM, York.[1]
The four founding members were:
- Robert Harre-Jones (countertenor)
- Charles Daniels (tenor)
- Angus Smith (tenor)
- Donald Greig (baritone)
The four current members are:
- Matthew Venner - counter tenor
- Mark Dobell - tenor
- Angus Smith - tenor
- Donald Greig - baritone
The principal members are or were members of the Tallis Scholars, Gabrieli Consort or Taverner Consort.
The Consort has also performed and recorded with the jazz quartet .
Discography[]
For Metronome, DG Archiv, Harmonia Mundi USA and Hyperion.[2]
References[]
- ^ Group biography (Official website)
- ^ The Orlando Consort's Discography at the Early Music FAQ.
External links[]
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- Early music consorts
- Musical groups established in 1988
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