Andrew Parrott is a distinguished conductor and musicologist known for his pioneering work with choral and early music ensembles. He founded the Taverner Choir, Consort & Players in 1973, a group that rapidly gained fame for their exceptional performances of Renaissance and Baroque music. Parrott's approach to music is marked by a meticulous desire for historical accuracy, applying scholarly research to inform performance practice. This has allowed him and his ensembles to present works in a light that is as close as possible to their original sound worlds.

Throughout his career, Andrew Parrott has made significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of early music through both performances and recordings. His discography reflects a versatile engagement with a broad spectrum of works, ranging from the Renaissance polyphony of John Taverner to the Baroque splendors of Johann Sebastian Bach and Claudio Monteverdi, and extending into Classical compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Notable recordings such as "Die Weihnachtsgeschichte," "Handel: Messiah, HWV 56," and "Monteverdi: L'Orfeo" underline Parrott's expertise and sensitivity in interpreting these masterpieces. His work on "Bach The Orchestral Suites, Triple Concerto" and "La Pellegrina" showcases his ability to breathe new life into well-trodden repertoires, making Andrew Parrott a pivotal figure in the ongoing renaissance of early music performance.

Genres

Historically Informed Performance

Latest Release

Die Weihnachtsgeschichte

Heinrich Schütz•

Andrew Parrott

Album - 23 Tracks - Released September 22, 2023