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The King's Consort
Characterb. 1980 · United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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Bio
The King's Consort is a British period-instrument ensemble founded in 1980 by conductor Robert King. The group specializes in Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, performing both instrumental concertos and large-scale choral works with period instruments and historically informed practices. Based in the United Kingdom, the ensemble has become known for its recordings of Catholic sacred music and English Baroque composers, often collaborating with leading early-music vocalists. Its extensive discography spans from Monteverdi and Purcell to lesser-known 17th- and 18th-century composers, contributing significantly to the modern revival of early music performance.
Popular tracks
- 12:58
Water Music Suites Nos. 2 & 3, HWV 349/350: II. Alla Hornpipe
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- 22:05
Salve Regina in F Major, RV 617: III. Eia ergo
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- 32:08
The Four Seasons, Summer, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315: II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forte
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- 41:17
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VIII. Hornpipe
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- 52:35
Nisi Dominus, RV 608: I. Nisi Dominus
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- 61:03
Water Music Suite No. 1, HWV 348: VII. Bourrée
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- 71:47
Concerto "con molti istromenti" in C Major, RV 555: II. Largo
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- 80:41
Wassermusik Suite, TWV 55:C3 "Hamburger Ebb' und Fluth": V. Gavotte. Spielende Najaden
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- 97:25
Lauda, Jerusalem, RV 609
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- 102:34
Cello Concerto in C Minor, RV 401: II. Adagio
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- 113:38
In exitu Israel, RV 604
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- 121:02
Oboe Concerto in D Minor, TWV 51:d1: III. Adagio
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Albums
Handel & Telemann: Water Music
Album · 1997
Vivaldi: Sacred Music, Vol. 6
Album · 2000
Vivaldi: Sacred Music, Vol. 1
Album · 1995
Vivaldi: Sacred Music, Vol. 7
Album · 2001
Handel: Alexander Balus
Album · 1997
Vivaldi: Sacred Music, Vol. 10
Album · 2004
Vivaldi: Sacred Music, Vol. 3
Album · 1997
Handel: Judas Maccabaeus
Album · 1992
Vivaldi: Sacred Music, Vol. 4: Juditha Triumphans
Album · 1998
Purcell - Birthday Odes for Queen Mary
Album · 2021
Johann Kuhnau: Sacred Music
Album · 1998
Coronation of George II: Handel 4 Coronation Anthems, Purcell, Child, Blow etc.
Album · 2001