Andrew Carwood director Carys Lane, Rebecca Outram sopranos Patrick Craig, David Gould altos Steven Harrold, Julian Stocker tenors Robert Evans baritone Robert Macdonald bass

The Cardinall’s Musick ‘the brightest and boldest of Britain’s early music choirs’ The Independent can ‘make music out of a John Prescott speech’ The Telegraph, ‘start a blaze in the Antarctic’ The Times and are ‘as overwhelming as a Mahler symphony’ The Telegraph. We specialise in presenting concerts where fascinating music is put together in carefully themed programmes. Often based around historical subjects, this allows the audience an extra insight into the music of the period. The group’s repertoire ranges from a complete reconstruction of a mass for Henry VIII to first performances of music by Judith Weir, Matthew Martin and Michael Finnissey. Known for their emotional directness, the singers are encouraged to project their own musical individuality whilst still being part of the team and Andrew Carwood’s witty and informative concert narrations have become a popular feature. Excellence, education and enjoyment are at the centre of our work.

Sample Programme:

Programmes are often based around historical subjects so that audiences can be more involved in the music. For 2007/08: The Tudors, Inheritance (RVW and the 16th century), a 12-part Mass by Palestrina and a massive programme of Tallis and Byrd.

Education:

TCM has its own Education Project and regularly visits schools for workshops on 16th century music. From 2007 there are grants available for three schools per annum from the state sector. Andrew Carwood is also available for workshops and masterclasses.

Recordings:

The Cardinall’s Musick records for Hyperion Records having made over 20 discs for ASV. The monumental Byrd Edition has reached volume 10 and will be completed within 18 months. They have won many awards including a second Gramophone Early Music Category in 2006 for a disc of Thomas Tallis and a Diapason d’Or for the latest disc of William Byrd.

Performances:

25 May 07 Beverley Minster
14 Sep 07 Wroclaw Festival, Poland
28 Sep 07 North Wales International Music Festival

Contact:

Ben Rayfield, Manager -
The Cardinall’s Musick

Rayfield Artists, Southbank House,
Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ

Tel: 020 7193 1531
Fax: 0870 131 4959

Email: ben@rayfieldartists.com
Website: www.rayfieldartists.com www.cardinallsmusick.com