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Company:Dunedin Consort

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Professional vocal ensemble located in Edinburgh. View biographies, performance schedule, and membership information.

a vividly dynamic professional vocal ensemble The Herald marks the ninth anniversary of Dunedin Consort an ensemble that has done so much to transform the vocal life of Scotland The Herald The Consort takes its name from Edinburgh's castle Eidyn's Din and like the famous landmark has great cultural significance in Scotland's capital city Based in Edinburgh the Consort numbers three to sixteen professional singers from across Britain and the artistic forces for each project are chosen according to repertoire Since the group was founded by Ben Parry and Susan Hamilton in Dunedin Consort has performed both in Britain and abroad to critical acclaim also co-ordinating regular choral workshops and educational activities Electric performances with some deliciously seductive singing and a genuine sparkling chemistry The Herald The Consort has performed at music festivals in Scotland Canada Italy Spain and France and with ensembles including the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Sinfonia

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