The Cardinall's Musick

British Early Music Vocal Ensemble

The Cardinall's Musick is a highly acclaimed British early music vocal ensemble renowned for their performances and recordings of Renaissance choral music. Founded in 1989 by Andrew Carwood and David Skinner, the group has established itself as an authority on English sacred music from the 16th and 17th centuries. The ensemble's name is a nod to the 16th-century English cardinal, Thomas Wolsey. Under the direction of Andrew Carwood, The Cardinall's Musick has won numerous awards, including the Gramophone Award for their recordings of music by composers such as William Byrd. Their repertoire, though focused on works from the Tudor period, also spans a wide range of European sacred music. The ensemble is known for its scholarly approach to musicology and performance practice, often bringing to light lesser-known works through meticulous research and expressive interpretation.