The Early Music Consort of London was an influential ensemble specializing in the performance of pre-1600 European classical music, formed in 1967 by virtuoso recorder player David Munrow and Christopher Hogwood, who were joined by an array of talented musicians. Their dedication to historical accuracy, superb musicianship, and scholarship in the field of early music earned them high regard among enthusiasts and scholars alike, setting a standard for future early music ensembles. Utilizing a wide variety of period instruments, the group sought to recreate the sounds and textures originally intended by the composers of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Throughout its active years until Munrow's untimely death in 1976, the Early Music Consort of London produced a prolific body of recordings that have persisted as defining representations of the genre. They have illuminated the musicological sphere with their detailed research and innovative approach to early music performance. Albums like "Pleasures Of The Royal Courts" and "The Art of Courtly Love" celebrate the opulence and sophistication of aristocratic entertainment, while "Music of the Crusades" captures the austere spirituality and martial vigor associated with medieval Europe's religious wars. "Dufay: Messe 'Se la face ay pale'" and "Ecco la Primavera - Florentine Music of the 14th Century" are testament to their scholarly quest to revive the works of seminal composers, offering modern audiences a window into the rich tapestries of historical music. The ensemble's contribution to the field of early music remains foundational and continues to inspire musicians and audiences today.

Genres

Early Music Ensemble

Medieval

Latest Release

Pleasures Of The Royal Courts

David Munrow•

Early Music Consort Of London

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released November 1, 2005