Nigel Rogers

**Nigel Rogers** (1935–2022) was a legendary British tenor who became a cornerstone of the early music revival, breathing life into Baroque and Renaissance works with his vibrant, historically informed performances. Known for his dazzling vocal agility and expressive phrasing, Rogers specialized in bringing composers like Monteverdi, Dowland, and Schutz to modern audiences. A founding member of trailblazing ensembles like *La Romanesca* and *Chiaroscuro*, he championed authenticity, mastering techniques like *gorgia* (ornamentation) to capture the drama of 17th-century music.

Educated at King’s College, Cambridge, and the Rome Conservatory, Rogers blended scholarly rigor with theatrical flair, earning acclaim for iconic recordings like Monteverdi’s *Vespers* and dramatic madrigals. His releases, like *Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda* or Dowland’s lute songs, showcase his knack for balancing precision with raw emotion—a legacy that solidified him as a pioneer in early music. Even offstage, he inspired generations as a teacher and mentor, leaving a timeless mark on how we hear the past.

Genres

Gregorian Chant

Medieval

Latest Release

Monteverdi: Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda & Madrigals

Claudio Monteverdi•

Nigel Rogers•

Gustav Leonhardt

Album - 14 Tracks - Released January 14, 2022