The Hilliard Ensemble has been active for over three decades, performing both early and contemporary music.
Composition History
Many contemporary composers, including James MacMillan, Heinz Holliger, and Arvo Pärt, have written new works for The Hilliard Ensemble.
Composition History
The history of late-twelfth-century polyphony, including information about composers Léonin and Pérotin, was first documented by an anonymous monk known as Anonymous IV.
Recording & Production
The 'hilliard live' series of recordings aims to capture the atmosphere and excitement of concert performances, accepting the risks of audience noise or human frailty.
Interpretation
The Hilliard Ensemble's recording of organum employs a performance practice where the tenor part subtly breaks the sound, contrary to earlier beliefs of relentlessly sustained notes.
Compositional Technique
Pérotin, a composer from around 1200, was instrumental in developing three- and four-part plainsong settings, moving beyond the two-part settings of his predecessor Léonin.
Performer Biography
The Hilliard Ensemble frequently collaborates with other musicians, such as saxophonist Jan Garbarek and violinist Christoph Poppen, and orchestras like the New York Philharmonic.
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