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THE PRINCE CONSORT

"I am delighted to have heard The Prince Consort. The conviction that comes across from the splendid singers makes me long to hear more, especially at the end of an evening that seems to have ended almost before it began…" - Peter Katin

"Stylistically and tonally, the blend was sensational...a vivid, compelling performance."
- Anna Picard, The Independent on Sunday


Founded by British pianist Alisdair Hogarth, The Prince Consort is fast emerging as a fresh, exciting and versatile ensemble. Its performances are characterised by relaxed yet polished presentation of wide-ranging and accessible programmes, which showcase different combinations of voice and piano, from solos to small groups in piano-accompanied song. The group is enthusiastically supported by artistic advisors Neil Mackie CBE, renowned pianists John Blakely and Roger Vignoles, and leading producer John Fraser.

Following its highly praised debut in the Fresh Series at the Purcell Room (Britten's Canticles and Strauss Lieder), The Prince Consort hit the musical headlines when a recital was auctioned for charity for £14,000. Recent performances have included a critically acclaimed interpretation of Brahms' Liebeslieder with Graham Johnson at the Wigmore Hall, Zigeunerlieder at the Oxford Lieder Festival, Orpheus Brittanicus at the Aldeburgh Festival and an appearance on BBC Radio 3's In Tune. It has also recently undertaken a residency at Aldeburgh, and has recorded its first CD of Ned Rorem songs for Linn Records, due for release in October 2009. Its audioblog can be heard on Classic FM's website. Engagements this season include the European premiere of Rorem's Evidence of Things Not Seen at the Oxford Lieder Festival, as well as concerts at the Wigmore Hall and the Brighton Festival.

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