Stile Antico

Twelve voices, one vision, no conductor. For twenty years, British Renaissance ensemble Stile Antico has enchanted audiences with vocal repertoire that breathes, bubbles, and lingers. The ensemble’s approach – a group of friends collectively shaping their interpretations – reflects how heritage can not only be preserved but also lived: as an ongoing, shared journey of discovery. Their fresh approach has already earned Stile Antico three Grammy nominations and countless awards.

As artist in residence, the musicians have chosen three remarkable collections for this festival. We will hear polyphony with a nod to its original liturgical context during the canonical hours, featuring five atmospheric concerts spread across a single festival day, following the rhythm of monastic life. The singers also open the partbooks of Robert Dow: a time capsule from the Tudor era. And they celebrate Palestrina’s 500th anniversary with a grand best-of!