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4.1.11 Stile Antico makes New Yorker year-end picks

Alex Ross, the music critic of the New Yorker, has named Stile Antico's recent New York concert as one of his Best Classical Performances of 2011. Their appearance was also praised in the New York Times as "appealingly warm and fresh... a world of gracefully spun themes."

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3.1.11 Release dates announced for new disc

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Stile Antico's sixth release on the Harmonia Mundi label, Tune thy Musicke to thy Hart, will be released in the UK on 6th February, and in the US on 14th February. The new recording, a collaboration with the viol consort Fretwork, explores the wealth of sacred music written not for the church, but for private devotion.

19.12.11 Stile Antico completes successful American tour

Stile Antico has just returned from its nine-date tour of the US and Canada, performing across the continent to great acclaim. The Boston Globe's critic named their performance "one of the most beautiful things I have ever heard'. For a comprehensive summary of press coverage, please visit our press page.

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29.11.10 Stile Antico set for major North American tour

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Stile Antico is about to embark on its most extensive tour of the US and Canada to date, giving nine concerts over fifteen days, beginning in Seattle on December 3rd and finishing in New York City on 18th. Keep in touch with their latest news and reviews on the road by following Stile Antico on Twitter.

28.11.11 Stile Antico says farewell to Carris

Last Tuesday's sell-out performance at the Wigmore Hall was a bittersweet occasion, as Stile Antico said goodbye to Carris Jones after ten years and 140 concerts with the group. We wish her the very best as she concentrates on her growing career as a soloist. Keep in touch with her at www.carrisjones.com.

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21.9.11 Stile Antico makes Scottish debut

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Stile Antico has just returned from its first ever concert in Scotland, performing its Victoria programme, The Immortal Glory of Spain at the Lammermuir Festival. The group will give further performances of this programme at Hexham, Southampton, the Wigmore Hall, and in Belgium and Portugal.

26.8.11 Stile Antico returns to Dartington

Following concerts in the UK, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Switzerland, Stile Antico's busy summer season has come to end with a residency at Dartington International Summer School. The group performed its 'Passion and Resurrection' programme in the Great Hall, and led workshops on madrigal singing.

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18.7.11 Stile Antico makes Wigmore Hall debut

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Stile Antico has just made its debut at London's most prestigious chamber music venue, the Wigmore Hall. The group will be regular visitors over forthcoming seasons, performing its new Victoria Programme on 22nd November, and taking part in the Wigmore's Byrd Festival in 2012 and 2013.

6.7.11 Stile Antico seeks new member

Stile Antico is seeking a mezzo-soprano or alto to join the group. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of one of the world's leading early music vocal ensembles. The new member will be an outstanding musician with a particular love of early music. For full details, job description and to apply, please click here.

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9.6.11 Puer natus est wins Edison Award

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Stile Antico's most recent recording, Puer natus est, has received the prize for Best Choral Recording at the most recent edition of the Edison Awards in the Netherlands, beating off strong competition from the Monteverdi Choir and Latvian Radio Choir.

7.4.11 Stile Antico nominated for RPS Music Award

Stile Antico is thrilled to have been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Music Award, in the Young Artist category. The RPS awards are made in recognition of live performances in the UK over the preceding calendar year. The winners will be announced on May 10th.

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29.3.10 Stile Antico returns to the US

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After the success of last October's visit, Stile Antico returns to the US for a six concerts, opening in Savannah, GA on 30th March. Other dates include debuts in Washington DC on 2nd April and San Franciso on 6th April. Keep in touch with Stile Antico on the road by following the group on Twitter.

14.3.11 Stile Antico unveils new programme

Stile Antico unveils its latest programme tomorrow evening in St Mary's Church, Warwick. 'Passion and Resurrection' is a glorious selection of music by both English and Continental music, retracing the events of Holy Week in dramatic fashion. For further performances, see full concerts listings.

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16.12.10 New US tour dates announced

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Stile Antico will tour the US in March and April 2011, visiting the West Coast for the first time, and making its Washington DC debut. The group has a pair of tickets to give away for each concert - click here to enter, or see full listings here. Stile Antico will return to the US in December 2011.

12.10.10 Stile Antico recordings gain excellent reviews

Stile Antico's 2010 performances have come to an end, but the group's recordings continue to make headlines. Their latest release Puer natus est has drawn a string of outstanding reviews in the international press. Meanwhile, Media vita, released in February 2010, has been chosen by Amazon.com as one of the best discs of the year.

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25.10.10 Watch video of Stile Antico's 'Tiny Desk Concert'

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As well as singing in churches and concert halls, Stile Antico's recent US tour found them performing in unaccustomed surroundings: the corner of an office at NPR, Washington DC. Their 'Tiny Desk Concert' is now available for video streaming on the NPR website. Click here to watch!

18.10.10 Outstanding reviews for Stile Antico's US concerts

Stile Antico has just returned from the US, where they received standing ovations at each of their six performances, and many reinvitations. The Boston Globe described them as "astonishingly talented" and praised their "emotional intensity". Read all the reviews from the tour on the group's press page.

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4.10.10 Stile Antico embarks on major US tour

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Stile Antico is making final preparations for its forthcoming tour of the US, which opens at Duke University on October 7th. The group will travel on to cities including Cincinnati, Boston and New York, giving six performances in total and appearing on public radio. Keep in touch with Stile Antico on the road by following Stile Antico on Twitter.

3.10.10 Puer natus est wins major awards

Stile Antico's new recording, Puer natus est, has been awarded the prestigious Diapason d'Or - the third time that the group has received this accolade. It has also been selected as 'Outstanding' by International Record Review. Read both reviews on our press page), or click here to listen and buy!

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13.9.10 Video released to accompany Puer natus est

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Stile Antico's new recording, Puer natus est, is featured in a brand new video, courtesy of Harmonia Mundi. Click here to watch the group give live performances of Tallis, Byrd and Sheppard, and discuss their approach to programming and interpretation.

26.8.10 New recording now available to pre-order

Stile Antico's latest recording, Puer natus est, is now available for pre-order through this website to anyone with a UK mailing address. The new disc, already highly praised by Classics Today (see press page), features Tudor music for Advent and Christmas. Click here to listen and buy!

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26.8.10 Outstanding reviews for Stile Antico's Proms debut

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Stile Antico's busy summer season reached its climax with a highly-acclaimed debut performance at the BBC Proms. Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, their programme received rapturous reviews in The Independent ("a cappella heaven") and The Times. Read the full reviews on our press page.

28.7.10 Stile Antico celebrates milestone

Stile Antico has just given its one-hundredth concert, the second of two performances at the Schleswig-Holstein Festival. Both concerts were recorded for NDR and will be broadcast later in the year. The group's busy schedule continues with next week's residency at Dartington.

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22.4.10 Stile Antico to appear at BBC Proms

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Stile Antico is delighted to confirm that it will make its debut appearance at the BBC Proms on August 23. The group will perform Song of Songs at London's Cadogan Hall; the concert will also be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. For information and booking details, please see the Proms Concert Listing.

22.2.10 Stile Antico unveils new Monteverdi programme

Stile Antico's new programme, combining Monteverdi's Missa in illo tempore with motets by Palestrina, receives its first performances this week. Watch the group discuss the new programme on Stile Antico's YouTube channel, and check our concerts listings for full details of future dates.

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20.2.10 Media Vita makes strong US debut

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Stile Antico's latest recording has reached the top 10 of the US BILLBOARD Classical Chart in its first week on general release. The disc has received a 10/10 review from Classics Today, and the group features on the front cover of the latest International Record Review magazine. Read all the latest reviews here.

15.1.10 Outstanding reviews greet Kings Place appearance

Stile Antico's Media Vita launch concert has received five stars in the Independent, and was well-reviewed by James Jolly at Gramophone. The disc itself has already been warmly welcomed by reviewers at Observer ('their best yet') and the Independent. Read all the latest reviews on our press pages.

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9.1.10 BBC Radio 3 reviews Media Vita

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Stile Antico's new disc Media vita, on UK release next week, was today featured on BBC Radio 3's CD Review, which described it as "the finest of Stile Antico's recordings to date". You can listen to the BBC's review online for the next seven days here; the segment bgeins 20 minutes into the broadcast.

6.1.10 Stile Antico makes Christmas recording

Stile Antico has spent the last three days at All Hallows, Gospel Oak, recording its fifth project for Harmonia Mundi. The programme, a glorious selection of Tudor English music for Advent and Christmas, includes works by Tallis, Sheppard, Byrd, Taverner and White. The disc will be released in Autumn 2010.

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