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The Dufay Collective is an early-music ensemble from the United Kingdom, specializing in Medieval and Renaissance music. Founded in 1987, it was named after the Renaissance composer Guillaume Dufay. The group is directed by William Lyons. As well as the four regular members there are a number of guest players including: Jacob Heringman, David Miller, Richard Campbell, Nicholas Perry, Emily Askew and Alexis Bennet.
Current members
- William Lyons, Director: flute, recorder, shawm, bagpipes, dulcian, hurdy gurdy
- Vivien Ellis vocals
- Peter Skuce harp, organ, harpsichord
- Jon Banks, harp, gittern, guitar
CD Discography
- A L'Estampida: medieval dance music (1991)
- A Dance in the Garden of Mirth: medieval instrumental music (1994)
- Miri It Is: songs and instrumental music from medieval England (1995)
- Johnny, Cock thy Beaver: popular music-making in 17th century England (1996)
- On the Banks of the Seine: music of the trouvères (1997)
- Miracles: 13th century Spanish songs in Praise of the Virgin Mary (1997)
- Cancionero - Music for the Spanish Court 1470-1520 (2002) (Grammy-nominated)
- Music for Alfonso the Wise (2005)
- A L'Estampida - 15¾th Anniversary Edition (2005)
- The Play of Daniel [2008]"
The group has also collaborated for several movie soundtracks, including those of Hamlet, The Affair of the Necklace, A Knight's Tale, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
External links
Categories:- Instrumental early music groups
- Musical collectives
- Musical groups established in 1987
- Magnatune artists
- United Kingdom musical group stubs
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