The Parley crosses boundaries, from the recording studio, the concert platform, to the classroom or the humble village hall, the activities of members of the group focus on bringing their knowledge of historical style and techniques to the music they love, and enthusiastically communicating it to other players, and the audience.
Few groups harbour as much expertise in their chosen field. Long experience in the scholarship and performance of 17th and 18th century music are brought together in their specialist areas of string and continuo performance practice. The main focus of The Parley's activities has been in the repertoire of the early violin family, and their knowledge of 17th instrumental and vocal repertoire forms a solid background for the study and historical context of later composers such as J.S. Bach and his contemporaries.
Many years of working together have produced a 'house style' that is consistent and well thought-out through a combination of experimentation with historical techniques and experience. This style is as clearly communicated in the workshop situation as it is from the platform.
The Parley's concerts are carefully planned to illuminate specific areas of music and social history, by combining original research with a lively and informal presentation.
"An outstanding combination of technical excellence
and interpretative flair"
Classic CD
"gleefully extacts this music from dusty library
shelves"
The Gramophone
"a rewarding evening of fine, mostly unfamiliar music,
elegantly played"
Early Music News
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