Andrew Parrott
 |
This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (December 2010) |
Andrew Parrott (born 10 March 1947) is a British conductor, perhaps best known for his pioneering historically informed performances of pre-classical music. He conducts a wide range of repertoire, including contemporary music. He conducted the premiere of Judith Weir's A Night at the Chinese Opera (as well as its first recording). He has recorded new music by other modern British composers (including John Tavener), and by Vladimír Godár.
In 1973 he founded the Taverner Choir, Consort and Players, a period instrument ensemble based in London. He was music director of the London Mozart Players for several years until September 2006. Currently, Parrott is music director of the New York Collegium in New York City, New York.
Parrott has published major articles on Bach, Monteverdi and Purcell, is co-editor of the New Oxford Book of Carols and author of The Essential Bach Choir, which was informed by his work with Joshua Rifkin on one-voice-per-part performance of Bach's vocal works.
He is a Patron of Bampton Classical Opera.
[edit] References
- Parrott, A. (2000): The Essential Bach Choir. Woodbridge: Boydell Press. ISBN 0-85115-786-6
[edit] External links
- Bach-cantatas.com: Andrew Parrott
- Short biography at Sony Classical
- Biography at Rayfield Allied
- Short biography at New York Collegium
- Discography
  |
This article about an English musician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 |
This article on a British conductor or bandleader is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
