Orlando Consort

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The Orlando Consort is a British vocal consort which is best known for performing renaissance choral music one voice to a part. The Consort was founded in 1988 as part of the activities of the Early Music Centre of Great Britain, a forerunner of the NCEM, York.

The four founding members were:

Robert Harre-Jones (countertenor)Charles Daniels (tenor)Angus Smith (tenor)Donald Greig (baritone)

The four current members are:

Matthew Venner - counter tenorMark Dobell - tenorAngus Smith - tenorDonald Greig - baritone

The principal members are or were members of the Tallis Scholars, Gabrieli Consort or Taverner Consort.

The Consort has also performed and recorded with the jazz quarter Perfect Houseplants.