Orlando Consort
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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 Perfect Houseplants.
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.
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