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  Alfred Deller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfred Deller (born May 31, 1912, died July 16, 1979) was an English singer, one of the main figures in popularizing the use of the countertenor voice in renaissance and baroque music.
Deller was born in Margate, and as a boy studied singing with his father.
He formed the Deller Consort in 1948, a group dedicated to historically accurate performances of that kind of music.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alfred_Deller   (163 words)

  
 popular music: Gregorian Chant | Deller Consort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Vespere autem sabbati - Benedictamus Domino Benedictus Domino, alleluia - Alfred Deller
Psaume antiphoné Alleuia, Alleuia, laudate Dominum - Alfred Deller
Cantique antiphoné Magnificant Benedicamus Domino avec tropes - Alfred Deller
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 AllRefer.com - Alfred Deller (Music: History, Composers, And Performers, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Deller's unusual voice was particularly suited to Renaissance music and to the music of Handel and Purcell.
In 1948 he formed the Deller Consort, which presented authentic performances of medieval, Renaissance, and baroque music; the consort made numerous recordings and performed all over the world.
Deller's son, Mark Deller, is also a countertenor, who often performed with his father.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/D/Deller-A.html   (237 words)

  
 BlueBeat.com - Artist: Deller Consort
It would be difficult to overstate the role of the Deller Consort in the early music revival, particularly that of the English repertoire, though it has also enjoyed great success in Italian music.
Deller was the twentieth century's first celebrity countertenor and just beginning his own career when he founded the ensemble almost out of necessity.
In 1964, Deller's son Mark (also a countertenor) joined the Deller Consort and on his father's death, became the ensemble's director.
www.bluebeat.com /artists/9154   (230 words)

  
 Biography - Alfred Deller (Bio 1642)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
As a child, Deller studied voice first with his father as a boy soprano, and when his voice changed he continued his singing as a countertenor.
Deller founded the Stour Music Festival in 1963 in order to have another venue for his Consort and to team with other early music specialists such as Franz Bruggen and Gustav Leonhardt.
Deller's recordings cover the entire range of his repertoire from the lute songs of Dowland to Benjamin Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream with many stops along the way.
musicbase.h1.ru /PPB/ppb16/Bio_1642.htm   (399 words)

  
 Alfred Deller (Counter-tenor) - Short Biography
In 1948 (or 1950, accordind to Baker’s and ACG) Alfred Deller formed his own vocal and instrumental ensemble, the Deller Consort, acting as conductor and soloist in a repertoire of early English music.
Alfred Deller founded the Stout Music Festival in 1963 in order to have another venue for his Consort and to team with other early music specialists such as Frans Brüggen and Gustav Leonhardt.
One quality in Deller's singing which was often remarked upon was the fullness of his tone, unlike the piping boy-soprano sound often heard.
www.bach-cantatas.com /Bio/Deller-Alfred.htm   (634 words)

  
 Classical Net Review - Vaughan Williams - Folk Songs of Britain
The Deller Consort was firmly in that tradition.
Alfred Deller, of course, almost single-handedly revived the counter-tenor voice and stimulated new interest in that repertoire.
Deller's voice took some getting used to, but he was a superb singer.
www.classical.net /music/recs/reviews/v/van08109a.html   (1021 words)

  
 American Record Guide: Delalande: De Profundis; Blow: Ode on the Death of Purcell.(Alfred Deller, John Whitworth, Mary ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Alfred Deller's association with Vanguard lasted from 1953 to about 1967 and resulted in over 60 records.
This disc is part of a continuing series of reissues, an "Alfred Deller Edition".
Deller was one of the great pioneers in the performance of early music, and while his recordings may in some respects sound dated now, there is no...
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 Decca Music Group - Alfred Deller
His fame spread rapidly owing to the unusual beauty of his voice and Alfred Dller sang in the inaugural broadcast of BBC Radio 3 in 1946.
Deller founded The Deller Consort which was a pioneer in the revival of interest in early music, but he was also a champion of living composers.
Deller has paved the way for two further generations of countertenors whose early 21st century zenith finds itself now with world stars such as David Daniels and Andreas Scholl.
www.deccaclassics.com /artists/deller/biog.html   (214 words)

  
 List of early music ensembles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baltimore Consort (specializing in music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras, as well as English-language folk music)
Philip Pickett - New London Consort and Musicians of The Globe
Waverly Consort, under the general leadership of Michael Jaffe
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_early_music_ensembles   (324 words)

  
 Chirstmas Carols & Motets of Medieval Europe by Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort, Musica Antiqua of Vienna at ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Chirstmas Carols and Motets of Medieval Europe by Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort, Musica Antiqua of Vienna at Audio Lunchbox
Audio Lunchbox / Folklore / Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort, Musica Antiqua of Vienna / Chirstmas Carols and Motets of Medieval Europe
by Alfred Deller, The Deller Consort, Musica Antiqua of Vienna
www.audiolunchbox.com /album?a=703   (238 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - Consort
Consort, in music, a chamber ensemble of Renaissance or baroque instruments of uniform sound, for example recorders or viols.
Broken Consort, in music, term for a mixed chamber ensemble of Renaissance and early baroque instruments.
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 Les tres riches heures du Moyen Age: A Medieval Journey | Josep Cabre, Marcel Pérès, ... | 7.5...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Introit: 'Requiem aeternam' - Deller Consort
An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Kyrie eleison - Deller Consort
An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Antienne: 'In paradisum' - Deller Consort
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 Asawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Following World War 2, his Deller Consort set a high standard for authentic performance practices of Baroque music, ranging from Bach and Handel through John Blow, Henry Purcell and John Dowland.
Deller's expressive voice literally was the cause for the discovery of an entirely new repertoire for British concert-goers, and his hundreds of recordings are still prized by collectors.
Though the Handel operas were not in fashion during the height of his career, he sang countertenor in many of that composer's oratorios.
www.ups.edu /faculty/mdelos/Deller.htm   (173 words)

  
 Alfred Deller (1912-1979) - A discography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Deller Consort, Choeurs et Maîtrise de l'ORTF, orchestre nationale de l'ORTF - Maurice Le Roux, dir.
Deller Consort - Alfred Deller / Schola Cantorum Basiliensis - August Wenzinger, dir.
Choir of the Winchester Cathedral; Alfred Deller; Teresa Stich Randall...
www.medieval.org /emfaq/performers/deller.html   (4627 words)

  
 Purcell: Odes, Anthems and Chamber Music. Alfred Deller. CD full info and music samples. Baroque Music Club.
Alfred Deller, Counter-tenor / April Cantelo, Eileen McLoughlin, Sopranos / Gerald English, Tenor / Owen Grundy, Baritone / Maurice Bevan, Bass / The Deller Consort / Kalmar Orchestra of London
Alfred Deller, Counter-tenor / April Cantelo, Soprano / Gerald English, Tenor / Maurice Bevan, Baritone / The Deller Consort / Kalmar Orchestra of London / Walter Bergmann, Harpsichord
It is hardly necessary to add that throughout this splendid disc the art and mastery of Alfred Deller, arguably the world's greatest counter-tenor and renowned performer of Purcell and his period, reigns supreme!
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 ArkivMusic | Alfred Deller - Portrait Of A Legend
Deller also shines in the Purcell theatre pieces, especially "Fairest Isle" from King Arthur.
If you've never heard Deller, this collection will provide reason enough to appreciate his singular achievement and stature in the history of vocal music and period-performance.
Deller Choir (Harpsichord), Desmond Dupré (Bass Viola da gamba), Alfred Deller (Countertenor)
www.arkivmusic.com /classical/album.jsp?site_id=CTRV&album_id=87143   (1125 words)

  
 iClassics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Countertenor Alfred Deller discovered his unusual voice while a student in the Cantebury Cathedral Choir.
With the support of composer Michael Tippett, Deller made his London debut in the deepest days of WWII.
Alfred Deller / Mark Deller / Desmond Dupré
www.iclassics.com /artistBio?contentId=230   (249 words)

  
 Nigel North
Nigel's recording life began in the mid 1970's; although still at music school in London, pretending to study the guitar, he was actually more busy playing lute (and other early instruments) with some of the wonderful pioneers of Early Music in Britian - artists such as David Munrow and Alfred Deller.
Deller Consort/ Alfred Deller with the Morley Consort/David Munrow
Deller Consort/ Alfred Deller with the Consort of Six
www.nigelnorth.net /discography-ancient.html   (230 words)

  
 Deller, Alfred on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
From 1940-47 he was a lay clerk at Canterbury Cathedral, and in 1947 he was appointed to the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
DISCS: CLASSICAL HHHII Alfred Deller Portrait of a Legend HARMONIA MUNDI.(Features)
Classical: The highs and the lows; From playing rugged heroes in Handel's day, countertenors now get to sing only `extraterrestrials and fairies'.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/D/Deller-A1.asp   (367 words)

  
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Dowland Ayres and Lute-lessons Deller Consort Mark Deller
A Thousand Years of Gregorian Chant Dominique Vellard Deller Consort
Machaut Music in Reims Cathedral and at Notre Dame Paris Deller Consort Collegium Aureum
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 Amazon.co.uk: The Richest Hours of the Medieval Age - A Medieval Journey [Box set]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Introit: 'Requiem aeternam' - Deller Consort
An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Kyrie eleison - Deller Consort
An Immense Corpus: Missa da Requiem Gregorienne: Antienne: 'In paradisum' - Deller Consort
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 Amazon.ca: Music: Te Deum / Jubilate Deo [Import]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Performed by Stour Music Festival Orchestra with Elgar Howarth, Maurice Bevan, Christina Clarke, Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, Robert Elliott, Neil Jenkins, Phillip Jones, Honor Sheppard, A.R. Shuttleworth, Sylvia Cleaver
with Maurice Bevan, Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, Robert Elliott, Honor Sheppard, A.R. Shuttleworth
Man that is born of a woman, anthem for soprano, alto, tenor, chorus & organ, Z. Composed by Henry Purcell
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 Amazon.com: A Purcell Companion [BOX SET]: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Performed by Deller Consort with Nigel Beavan, Maurice Bevan, Valerie Darke, Alfred Deller, Mark Deller, Paul Elliott, Robert Elliott, Ian Gammie, Rosemary Hardy, Nicholas Houghton
Performed by William Christie, Alfred Deller, Wieland Kuijken, Roderick Skeaping
Performed by William Christie, Alfred Deller, Robert Elliot, Wieland Kuijken, Jane Ryan
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000007HP?v=glance   (2560 words)

  
 Classical Net Review - Purcell - A Purcell Companion
While admittedly missing "Come ye Sons of Art" and curiously including organ voluntaries by contemporaries John Blow and Matthew Locke, the contents of this set are fairly representative.
On Music for a While, Countertenor Alfred Deller sings songs like "I attempt from Love's sickness" using the most melancholic of tones.
However, don't expect the lively pyrotechnics of a Mozart aria.
www.classical.net /~music/recs/reviews/h/hmu01528a.html   (444 words)

  
 Popular Music : Molière (1978 film)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
by: Jean-Baptiste Lully, Henry Purcell, René Clemencic, Jean Japart, Anonymous, Giovanni Battista Mazzaferrata, Clemencic Consort, Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, Azar Haschemi
This compilation allows you to sample the consort's instrumentals (uniquely historical) their lively interpretations, excellent vocals by the Deller consort, plus original Clemencic compositions.
A great way to introduce yourself to this reknowned group of international artists.
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 eBay.co.uk - consort, consort Music, CDs, Records items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
King Henry's Consort - The Jester - 7" 
RODRIGO Vivaldi Britten BREAM Consort RCA VL 42951 
CONSORT OF MUSICKE WILLIAM BYRD & ORLANDO GIBBONS; SWEE 
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 Cisco Houston on LP: Folk Song and Minstrelsy
Most of my favorite performances of hers are on this, with only "Ain't No Grave Can Hold My Body Down" and her exquisite work with Harry Belafonte missing.
Touches of some lesser artists, a wonderful live rendition by Alan Mills of the lady who swallowed a fly, a bit of history with Alfred Deller offering a couple of folk songs that opened my ears way back then, and a hysterical closing cut that makes a perfect conclusion.
Hardly a weak cut among the 65, this is one excellent anthology.
www.ciscohouston.com /LPs/folk_song_and_minstrelsy.shtml   (768 words)

  
 Gracenote: Albums - King Arthur
The Deller Consort & Choir, Alfred Deller (dir.) / King Arthur
Artist Info : The Deller Consort & Choir, Alfred Deller (dir.)
The Deller Consort & Choir, Alfred Deller (dir.) Auctions at Ebay
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 Amazon.ca: Music: Laudate Pueri / Nisi Dominus [Import]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Handel (Artist), Deller Consort (Artist), Kings Musick (Artist)
Performed by Deller Choir / Deller Consort / King's Musick with Maurice Bevan, Rosemary Hardy, Honor Sheppard
Performed by Deller Choir / Deller Consort / King's Musick with Maurice Bevan, Paul Elliott, Christopher Royall
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/music/B0000007MA/samples   (149 words)

  
 Harmonia Mundi
1950 - Foundation of the Deller Consort with the lutenist Desmond Dupré, a close collaborator
1964 - His son Mark (also a countertenor) joins the Deller Consort 1968 - First recording for harmonia mundi
1970-1979 - Makes for this label some fifty recordings as soloist, with the Consort or with chorus and orchestra
www.harmoniamundi.com /benelux/artistes_fiche.php?artist_id=108   (190 words)

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