Taverner Consort & Players

British Early Music Ensemble

The Taverner Consort & Players is an early music group founded in 1973 by the English conductor, Andrew Parrott. The ensemble specializes in the performance of Renaissance and Baroque music, using historical instruments and performance practices to recreate the soundscape of the periods they explore. The group's name pays homage to the 16th-century English composer John Taverner. Over the years, they have gained international acclaim for their recordings and performances, which often shed new light on well-known works as well as uncovering lesser-known pieces of the repertoire. Their discography includes a wide range of music from medieval to classical, with a particular emphasis on the works of composers such as Monteverdi, Purcell, Bach, and Handel. The Taverner Consort & Players have contributed significantly to the field of early music through both live performances and an extensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings.