The Oberlin Consort of Viols first formed in 1976 in Oberlin, Ohio with the intent of playing renaissance viol works in an intimate small setting, to recreate the ambience this intimate chamber music was composed for. The Oberlin consort have performed the works of Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell, William Byrd Christopher Tye, John Ward and William Lawes. Since their first encounter with Lawes in 1982, the Oberlin Consort has devoted much of its energy to interpreting and performing Lawes' works, both in concert and on recordings. The Oberlin Consort have recorded the complete Fantasies of Henry Purcell, as well as a program of fantasias for viols and organ by John Jenkins and William Lawes.

5 and 6 part Fantasies of William Lawes

Tagged as: Classical, Chamber Music, Renaissance, Baroque, Instrumental, Composer: William Lawes, Viola da Gamba.

1. Rossignol: spare and lyrical medieval troubadour songs
2. Jacob Heringman: renaissance lute
3. John Fleagle: austere and beautiful medieval songs.
4. Jacob Heringman and Catherine King: renaissance songs
5. Zephyrus: Early Music vocal ensemble
6. Paul Berget: renaissance lute, modernized.
7. Edward Martin: vihuela, renaissance and baroque lute
8. Stephane Potvin and the Con Brio Choir: choral conductor extraordinaire
9. Elizabeth Wolff: 19th century classical piano
10. Les Filles de Sainte Colombe: viol & harpsichord music
11. Tim Rayborn: Medieval and Middle Eastern music
12. Daughters of Elvin: Medieval Songs of Love and Enchantment
13. Federico Moscogiuri: Original and evocative lute music
14. Vito Paternoster: cellist extraordinaire
15. Professor Armchair: demented 19th century children's music
16. Voices of Music: Lilting Renaissance & Baroque vocal interpretations
17. Lara St John: Bach violin concertos
18. Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
19. Ivan Ilic: dazzling classical pianist
20. Kathleen McIntosh: delicious harpsichord rarities