Blue Heron is a Boston-based ensemble that has taken the early music world by storm with their committed performances and scholarly approach to Renaissance and medieval repertoires. Formed with the vision to explore vocal works from the 14th to the 16th centuries, Blue Heron treats audiences to a rich tapestry of music that is often overlooked by mainstream classical performers. Under the artistic direction of Scott Metcalfe, the ensemble distinguishes itself by combining musicological research with creative interpretation, breathing new life into ancient compositions.

Their discography encompasses a vast array of musical treasures, with significant focus on the less frequented corners of the period's music. Notably, Blue Heron's series "Music from the Peterhouse Partbooks" has resurrected sounds from one of the most important sources of English music from the pre-Reformation era, earning them high praise from critics and enthusiasts of early music alike. Blue Heron's "Johannes Ockeghem: Complete Songs, Vol. 1" and their interpretations of Guillaume de Machaut and Cipriano de Rore represent an ongoing commitment to both the masterpieces and the rarities of the time. Live performances like "Christmas in Medieval England" capture the group's ability to engage modern audiences, bringing the seasonal and spiritual sensibilities of the medieval era to contemporary listeners.

Genres

American Choir

American Early Music

Early Music Choir

Early Music Ensemble

Latest Release

Ockeghem: Complete Songs, Vol. 2

Johannes Ockeghem•

Blue Heron

Album - 15 Tracks - Released May 3, 2024