Over the last few years, we have been developing a collaborative programme with the wonderful trumpeter, Matilda Lloyd. Here you can find information about our projects, called Radiant Dawn. Performance We have performed this programme around the UK, including at St John’s Smith Square in London. Upcoming engagements include Helsingborg,… Continue reading
We are so excited be sharing two works by American composer, Andrew Maxfield for the first time. We filmed our audio recording sessions to present as ‘backstage’ videos – we hope you enjoy the music! Invitation to Love Composer’s note Paul Laurence Dunbar’s lovely poem wins on at least two… Continue reading
For our first Summer Sessions series, we present sacred and secular music of the English Renaissance in a selection of beautiful ancient churches, riven into the rolling hills of the Herefordshire borders. Join us throughout August 2021 for devotional sacred settings in old English vernacular, bawdy drinking songs of Henry… Continue reading
Our incomparable baritone Mike turns 30 today. To mark the occasion, we have collected some of our favourite memories to share with you. Early years Where we eating? A few more from the archives Continue reading
We are sad to announce that Andrew will be leaving the group this summer. Since arriving from the USA in 2019, he has been a fantastic colleague and we will miss not only his wonderful musicality, but also his sharp-witted one-liners, which always managed to light up rehearsals! “I have… Continue reading
We are delighted to present our fifth Summer Tour, which takes in a number of venues around the UK. Our programmes will feature an exhibition of some of the finest vocal consort works from renaissance and modern-day composers, informed by Josquin’s 500th anniversary and our recent commissioning projects. COVID-19: We… Continue reading
We are delighted to present our fifth album, Tenebrae Responsories (2022), which is available to order. Tracklist Lamentations of Jeremiah Thomas Tallis (c.1505 – 1585)Watch with me Judith Bingham (b.1952)Tenebrae Responsories for Maundy Thursday Carlo Gesualdo (1566 – 1613) Christus factus est Joanna Ward (b.1998) About the CD Taking inspiration from the darkness and shadows… Continue reading
We present four short recitals exploring music from the courts of Renaissance Italy through the lens of Josquin’s 500th anniversary, filmed at Ely Cathedral. Each recital premieres on a Sunday in June, and will be available to watch on-demand for 30 days after broadcast. Tickets are available here. About the… Continue reading
We are delighted to be giving our debut at Wigmore Hall on Sunday 13 June 2021. We will be performing our Fading programme, featuring works by Tallis, Byrd, Tormis and Rimkus, alongside the world premiere of I take thee by Joanna Marsh. View concert page on Wigmore Hall website This… Continue reading
Our illustrious countertenor Guy turns 30 today. To mark the occasion, we have collected some of our favourite memories to share with you. Guy James: the Early Years Just starting out… Favourite moments A few more from the archives Continue reading
