Chicago Early Music Consortprogramsphotosaudio clipscontact usAcclaimed as an ensemble of “imaginative” programming and “delicate, flawlessly-played music”, the Chicago Early Music Consort recreates the rich and diverse sounds of the late Renaissance and early Baroque chamber repertoire in a historically-informed manner. Founded by Gary Berkenstock, the consort performs throughout the Chicagoland and Wisconsin areas. The core ensemble consists of a “broken” consort of viola da gamba Phillip W. Serna, soprano Stephanie Sheffield, lute/theorbo Joel Spears, and recorders Gary Berkenstock, but the ensemble is supplemented as needed by the dictates of the music. Programs are built around historical themes in order to provide modern audiences with a meaningful social context that will enrich their musical experience.
Gui Barozai - Guillo, pran ton tamborin!, Noei borguignon, 1701From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Walter Frye (fl.1410) - Ave Regina Coelorum From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Guillaume Dufay (c.1400-1474) - Hostis Herodes From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Thomas Campian - Now Winter Nights, Third Book of Ayres, c.1617 From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
English Traditional - The Boar's Head Carol From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
John Bartlett - O lord, thy Faithfulness, A Booke of Ayres, 1606 From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
John Attey - Sweet was the Song, First Booke of Ayres (1622) From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Anonymous - Resonet in Laudibus, S. Gall Ms., 15th Century From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Anonymous - Nowell Sing We, Cambridge, Trinity College, Ms.0.3.58, c.1500-50 From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Anonymous - Gaudete, Jistebnice Cantional, 1420 From the December 9, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘Rejoice & Be Merry - an Early Music Christmas.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.