Les Voix humaines Viol Consort collaborates with the vocal ensemble of L’Harmonie des saisons in a presentation of a magnificent program of English Baroque music, focusing on the sacred and instrumental repertory of Henry Purcell.
Purcell is considered one of the most illustrious English composers of the 17th century. He was also the last composer to include viol consorts in his sacred music. Rarely heard works by his contemporaries (John Blow, John Jenkins and Michael Wise) round out this unique program.
Eric Milnes, direction and organ
Ellen Torrie and Denise Torre Ormeno, sopranos
Nicholas Burns, alto
Jeffrey Thompson, tenor
William Kraushaar, bass
Les Voix humaines Consort of Viols