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Performances of 17th and 18th century Renaissance music; Viola da Gamba, Harpsichord, Baroque Oboe, Recorder, Baroque Violin. Schedule and contact information.
http://www.unm.edu/~sbpatric/index.html
The Antiquarian Funks: Early Baroque Music
Based in Santa Cruz, California, they specialize in performances of rarely heard music from the Renaissance and Early Baroque.
http://members.cruzio.com/~mathews/index.html
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BaschenisDotOrg - Concerts of Early Music
The Association's vast repertory ranges from a duo for voice and lute to the Ensemble Salomone Rossi which has a specialized interest in the repertoire of Jewish music from the Baroque period.
http://baschenis.interfree.it/index.htm
Performances of Baroque and Rococo music, including anecdotes and commentary by contemporaneous writers; based in Vancouver. Events schedule, contact information.
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/burney
UK collective of cutting-edge early music groups - medieval, early and world music.
http://www.calliopeproductions.com
Hungarian ensemble directed by László Czidra.
http://www.sztaki.hu/providers/camerata/camerata.hungarica.html
An early music ensemble based in the Sevenoaks and Maidstone area of Kent.
http://www.btinternet.com/~WealdMusicServices/cancion.htm
Renaissance music group of Cambridge, Mass., repertoire by Franco-Flemish composers. Schedule and contact information; CDs.
http://www.unh.edu/music/alamire/index.html
Capilla Flamenca sings the famous polyphony of the Low Countries.
http://www.capilla.be/
An Italian group whose aim is to resurrect the ancient Italian and foreign music repertoire of the "Maestri di Cappella" of XVIII century.
http://www.cappellateatina.com/
(Salisbury, North Carolina) Singers with Baroque period instruments including harpsichord, recorder, and viola da gamba.
http://www.carolinabaroque.org/
a group devoted to presenting aspects of medieval life to modern audiences. In its simplest form, three performers offer a range of music from the 13th to 15th centuries. But they are often supplemented by other singers and instrumentalists
http://www.chanterye.co.uk/
Quartet of two violins, viola da gamba, and lute/theorbo/guitar (plus guests). Information about concerts, educational programs and recordings, including MP3 audio clips.
http://www.chathambaroque.org/
(Italy) Early music ensemble performing on original instruments.
http://www.consortveneto.eu/
Italian group, playing on Renaissance instruments, specializing in the music of north-eastern Italy: discography, contact information.
http://www.consortveneto.it/testi/consorteng.htm
David Bellugi is a performer, recording artist and teacher of the recorder. Links for the recorder and sound files.
http://www.davidbellugi.com
Trio (recorder, lute, viola da gamba) playing European Renaissance music.
http://users.skynet.be/camer.van.musiecke
Two musicians specializing in popular music of Elizabethan England, played on authentic and reconstructed instruments and in period costume.
http://www.diabolus.org/
Duet Luca Pianca Vittorio Ghielmi
Website of Luca Pianca,lute and Vittorio Ghielmi, viola da gamba. Biographies, Discography, Press, Iconography,Contact,Links.
http://www.pianca-ghielmi.com/
A group of musicians who specialize in the repertoire of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
http://www.dufay.com/
Quebec: includes a presentation of the group, productions and recordings, and sound excerpts.
http://www.anonymus.qc.ca/indexE.html
Ensemble performs Medieval and Renaissance music of Mediterranean cultures, recreating the naturalistic atmosphere of ancient performances. Historical instruments reconstructed by members; biographies, photos of instruments, audio files.
http://utenti.lycos.it/enchir/prima.htm
Basel-based female ensemble researching and performing the repertories of twelfth to fourteenth century Europe, specializing in vocal polyphony for equal voices.
http://www.peregrina.ch/
Swedish ensemble performing baroque music from Latin America.
http://web.telia.com/~u87139668/
The Everyman Guild is dedicated to the performance of sacred and secular music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
http://www.everymanguild.org
Group performs 17th and 18th century music on authentic instruments; schedule, newsletter, CDs.
http://www.fiori-musicali.com/
Four distinguished early-music performers devoted to rediscovering the riches of medieval musical traditions.
http://www.fortuneswheel.org
The Fretwork site has information on the Consort of Viols, including tours, recordings, reviews, the diary and Fretwork Editions
http://www.fretwork.co.uk/
An Italian lute, theorbo and baroque guitar player with a long experience in the field of early music.
http://www.geocities.com/lastraioli/
Present authentic medieval music on reproductions of medieval instruments and sing in the various dialects and languages of the period.
http://www.thegoliards.com/
Czech historical music ensemble. Plays medieval music of Europe in modern interpretation influenced by Arabic and Balkan folklore.
http://www.gothart.cz/
Small ensemble based in California performs Baroque and Renaissance repertoire, including the lesser-known masterpieces of the Period. Schedule and contact information.
http://www.harmoniabaroque.org/
Istanpitta Early Music Ensemble
Texas based Early Music Ensemble performing 13-14th c. Instrumental and vocal works on historical instruments.
http://www.istanpitta.com/
Joelle Morton's homepage, detailing the use of historical bowed bass instruments, including the violone, great bass viol, viola da gamba and period double basses of all kinds.
http://www.greatbassviol.com/
Quintet performs Medieval music with museum quality instruments; authentic Medieval costumes; based in Great Lakes region. Contact information and CDs.
http://www.jubilatores.com/
Karmína - The Czech early music ensemble
Performs old Czech folk songs and music of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods with historical instruments and costumes.
http://www.karmina.cz/
Period instrument orchestra, based in Europe with performances worldwide. Information about orchestra background, artistic director Robert King, CD recordings, and concert schedule.
http://www.tkcworld.com/
Viking music, partly played on authentic reconstructions of old instruments, has its roots in the ancient Norse songs and sagas.
http://www.krauka.dk/
La Morra - Ensemble for Late Medieval Music
Rediscover variety of late Medieval music with ensemble La Morra. Concert programs, recordings, and philosophy.
http://www.lamorra.info/
Baroque music society, directed by harpsichordist Geneviève Soly. Information about recordings and upcoming concerts, including their regular performances in Montréal.
http://www.ideesheureuses.ca/
Early music performed on period instruments: Includes contact information and concert calendar.
http://www.longislandbaroqueensemble.com
Luciano Contini - Contini consort
Homepage of the outstanding lute player Luciano Contini and his ensemble. Biography, reviews and audio files.
http://www.continiconsort.com/
Nyckelharpa and fiddle soloist, composer and member of the Oni Wytars ensemble and the Katharco Consort.
http://www.ambrosini.de/
Based in UK, they are a medieval music group of eight musicians consisting of two singers and multi instrumentalists playing a mix of medieval and Arabic instruments.
http://www.mediva.co.uk/
They provide Southern California with a performing ensemble dedicated to music written in the medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods.
http://www.musicaangelica.org/
Performs Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos, New Mexico: Concert calendar, group activities, ticket purchace information, discography, illustrated glossary of early instruments.
http://www.la.unm.edu/~davies/MAA/MAA-home.html
An early music performance group in Toledo, Ohio.
http://www.musicaantiguatoledo.org/
Baroque chamber music group based in the Southwest of England, specialising in 16th to 18th century music, and also contemporary music
http://www.musica-mundi.com/
Group performs baroque chamber music. Biographies, schedule, CDs.
http://www.musicapacifica.org/
Atlanta's leading early music ensemble on period instruments. Concert schedule, and biographies of artists. Artistic Director: Predrag Gosta
http://www.newtrinitybaroque.org
Baltimore based early music group
http://newcastleplayers.homestead.com/index.html
Official page of the medieval and Renaissance music band from Bucharest, Romania.
http://www.nomenestomen.go.ro/
International early music ensemble, 6 centuries of Mediterranean music - more than 15 CD-ROMs on Naxos, Vitaminic, Verlag der Spielleute. [there are pages in English but no direct link]
http://www.oniwytars.de/
Baroque ensemble playing recorders, harpsichord and viola da gamba. Information about concerts, audio clips and photos.
http://www.passacaglia.com/
Renaissance music from late 1400s to mid 1600s; court and liturgical, refined or rustic domestic. Photos.
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Union/1504/
As a small ensemble or as a chamber orchestra with chorus and vocal soloists, Philomel performs Baroque music; booking information, events schedule, educational events.
http://www.philomel.org/
Renaissance Music Performance by Piffaro
Piffaro, Renaissance Band, performs late Medieval and Renaissance music in Philadelphia, the US, Europe, Canada and S. America. Piffaro has recorded several music CDs.
http://piffaro.org
Medieval and Renaissance music group from Tallinn, Estonia; schedule and contact information; CDs and audio files.
http://www.rondellus.ee/
Salvaggio, Salvatore :: Lute and Guitar
Activities of this concert artist.
http://www.salvaggio.50megs.com/
Endeavours to show connections between European, Islamic and Jewish music-culture: Includes group information, discography, calendar.
http://www.sarband.de/english_introduction.html
They offer concert and educational musical programmes for schools, institutes and other establishments, as well as music for parties, meetings and other festivities.
http://www.schola-cantorum.spb.ru/
Music and musical instruments of the European Renaissance and Middle Ages, with forays into the music of early California and other periods.
http://www.tapiasgold.com/
Project in which University of Texas at Austin students work and perform with professionals, allowing students to explore repertoire normally out of their reach. Includes concert schedule, photos, volunteer opportunities, and a mailing list.
http://www.early-music.org/
Baroque cellist. Information about the baroque cello, historical way of using gut strings, tips and tricks. Early music information, big link page to resources for research to early music.
http://www.wieboldt.de/