The Taverner Choir is a renowned early music ensemble founded by Andrew Parrott in 1973. The choir is named after the 16th-century English composer John Taverner, reflecting its initial focus on early English music. Under Parrott's direction, the Taverner Choir has gained a reputation for its scholarly approach to Renaissance and Baroque music, often exploring lesser-known works and providing fresh interpretations of
... MeerThe Taverner Choir is a renowned early music ensemble founded by Andrew Parrott in 1973. The choir is named after the 16th-century English composer John Taverner, reflecting its initial focus on early English music. Under Parrott's direction, the Taverner Choir has gained a reputation for its scholarly approach to Renaissance and Baroque music, often exploring lesser-known works and providing fresh interpretations of familiar pieces. The ensemble's performances and recordings have been praised for their clarity, precision, and historical authenticity. Over the years, the Taverner Choir has expanded its repertoire to include a wider range of European sacred and secular music from the medieval period through to the early classical era. Their discography includes critically acclaimed recordings of works by composers such as Henry Purcell, George Frideric Handel, and of course, John Taverner himself.
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