Ikon Arts News

Stile Antico is featured twice in this month's issue of Classic FM magazine.

They are listed in the 'Top 5 Choral Groups' alongside The Sixteen and Kings Singers...

...they also are the 'Editor's Choice' with their new CD release 'Song of Songs'.

British early music ensemble Stile Antico have just returned from their debut tour to the USA, with their first concert to a hugely appreciative sold-out audience at the prestigious Boston Early Music Festival, performing their new concert programme 'Song of Songs' (linked to the recent award-winning CD release).

Both the New York Times and the Boston Globe gave superlative reviews:

"...magic was in no short supply...British a cappella ensemble Stile Antico made its American debut with a program of Renaissance settings of the Song of Songs, including a striking antiphonal setting of 'Veni Dilecte Mi by Sebastian de Vivanco and seamlessly lush works by Palestrina, Lassus and Victoria. The 13 singers produce a beautifully balanced sound and are likely to become worthy competitors for the Tallis Scholars." (New York Times)

"...The group's impeccably blended sound, the lightness and transparency of its ensemble work, and its warmly expressive approach to this repertoire were all notable from the outset. The 13 singers perform without a conductor but nonetheless manage to shape their lines with exceeding suppleness and grace. Polychoral settings by Vivanco and Francisco Guerrero were a particular pleasure, as was Victoria's elaborate motet 'Vadam, et circuibo'." (Boston Globe)

Stile Antico will make their debut performances in the USA this weekend, as the group's incredible success continues. The first performance is on Friday 12th June at Boston Early Music Festival, one of the world's most prestigious festivals for early music; the group then travel to Connecticut Early Music Festival for their next performance on Sunday 14th June. Stile Antico already have their 2nd North American tour lined up for October this year, and we are now putting together the dates for a 2010 tour!