The Galliard Ensemble, established in 1993, is renowned for being one of Britain's leading chamber music groups, particularly celebrated for their wind quintet performances. The ensemble is composed of talented musicians - often fluctuating in membership but consistently delivering high-caliber performances. They have been lauded for their virtuosic skill and deep musicality, which they bring to a vast array of repertoire spanning several centuries, from Baroque to contemporary pieces.

Their discography showcases an impressive range of works, displaying a particular affinity for 20th-century music, as underlined by their recordings of Francis Poulenc's Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano, FP 43 and Harrison Birtwistle's Refrains and Choruses. The ensemble's dedication to promoting lesser-known works is also evident in their albums, such as "Jeux d’été - French Wind Quintets" and "Light - Distance: Portuguese Wind Quintets," contributing to the repertoire's diversity and broadening audiences’ musical horizons. Their rendition of classics, including Mozart's Quintet for Piano and Winds, K. 452, honors the traditional wind quintet formation, while "Opus Number Zoo - Twentieth Century Wind Quintets" reflects their commitment to exploring the innovative compositions of the last century. Through their recordings and performances, The Galliard Ensemble continues to captivate listeners with their distinct charm and insightful interpretations of music for wind quintet.

Genres

Wind Quintet

Related Artists

Belfiato Quintet

Quintette Moraguès

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet

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Barthold Kuijken

Ensemble Zefiro

Harrison Birtwistle

Heinz Holliger

Ensemble Intercontemporain

La Petite Bande

Latest Release

From the Beginning: Music for Winds and piano by Mozart, Thuille and Poulenc

The Galliard Ensemble

Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 23, 2024