Theatre of Early Music
Canadian instrumental ensemble
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The Theatre of Early Music is a choir and Baroque instrumental ensemble based in Montreal,[1] and later in Toronto. It is conducted by Daniel Taylor.[2] The group performs and records early sacred music.[3] Among of the group's better known pieces are various settings of the Stabat Mater.[4]
Theatre of Early Music | |
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| Origin | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genre | Baroque music |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | www |
History
The Theatre of Early Music was founded by Daniel Taylor in 2001.[5]
The recording Bach Cantatas was nominated for the Classical Album of the Year Juno Award in 2003.[6]
The group's recording Scarlatti: Stabat Mater was reviewed in the Early Music Review in 2005.[7] It was nominated for a Juno Award in 2006.[6]
In 2009, the group released the album The Voice of Bach.[8][9]
In 2011, the Theatre of Early Music performed in New York City at Weill Recital Hall.[10]
In 2015, the recording The Heart's Refuge was nominated for a Juno Award.[6]
The group moved its focus to Toronto when Taylor, its conductor and founder, joined the University of Toronto faculty.[11]
In 2018, the group performed at the Music and Beyond festival in Ottawa.[12][13]
