The Dufay Collective is an
early-music ensemble from the
United Kingdom, specializing in
Medieval and
Renaissance music. Founded in 1987, it was named after the Renaissance composer
Guillaume Dufay. The group is directed by William Lyons. Group size and personnel varies according to the needs of the project.[1]
Current members
William Lyons, Artistic Director: flute, recorder, shawm, bagpipes, dulcian,
Rebecca Austen-Brown, vielle, recorder
Jon Banks: harp, gittern, guitar
CD Discography
A L'Estampida: medieval dance music (1991) - described by the
BBC as "influential".[2]
A Dance in the Garden of Mirth: medieval instrumental music (1994)
Miri It Is: songs and instrumental music from medieval England (1995)
Johnny, Cock thy
Beaver: popular music-making in 17th century England (1996)
On the Banks of the Seine: music of the
trouvères (1997)
Miracles: 13th century Spanish songs in Praise of the
Virgin Mary (1997)
Cancionero - Music for the Spanish
Court 1470-1520 (2002) -
Grammy nominated in the 'Best Small Ensemble Performance' category.[3][4]