Red Byrd, The Rose Consort of Viols

Red Byrd is certainly among the most unusual ensembles before the public today: at its core are two singers, a tenor and bass, who typically engage the services of other vocalists or choral groups, and/or employ the accompaniment of various instrumentalists or instrumental ensembles. It has performed much early music repertory both in concert, including festival appearances, and on recordings. However, to categorize Red Byrd as an early music group would be a half-truth, for while its programs have featured music by Leoninus (Léonin), Thomas Ravenscroft, Monteverdi, Purcell, B...