Medieval Ensemble

The medieval ensemble genre captures the ethereal and richly textured soundscapes of the Middle Ages, weaving a tapestry of music that evokes the era's diverse cultural, spiritual, and intellectual life. This genre specializes in historically informed performances using replicas of period instruments like the lute, hurdy-gurdy, vielle, and recorder, to recreate the music as authentically as possible. Artists and groups within this genre, such as Ensemble Project Ars Nova and Estampie, delve into a repertoire that includes sacred music, secular courtly songs, and vibrant dances, often exploring the intricate polyphony and monodic melodies that characterized medieval music. Their performances invite listeners into a bygone age, where music was a vital aspect of daily life, courtly celebrations, and religious ceremonies, offering a vivid sonic journey back in time.

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English Medieval Wind Ensemble
Ensemble Mediatrix
Ensemble Project Ars Nova
Grupo De Musica Antigua De Eduardo Paniagua
Ligeriana
Locus Musicus
Martin Best Ensemble
The Burgundian Cadence
Martin Best Ensemble
Ensemble Project Ars Nova
Ensemble Mediatrix
English Medieval Wind Ensemble
Ligeriana
The Burgundian Cadence
Grupo De Musica Antigua De Eduardo Paniagua
Locus Musicus