The Orlando Consort is a British vocal consort which is best known for performing renaissance choral music one voice to a part. The Consort was founded in 1988 as part of the activities of the Early Music Centre of Great Britain, a forerunner of the NCEM

National Centre for Early Music

The National Centre for Early Music is an educational resource located in York, England. It is based in the converted and extended medieval church of St Margaret, Walmgate....

, York.

The four founding members were:

• Robert Harre-Jones (countertenor)
• Charles Daniels (tenor)
  Charles Daniels (tenor)
  Charles Daniels is an English tenor, particularly noted for his performances of baroque music. He is a frequent soloist with The King's Consort, and has made over 25 recordings with the ensemble on the Hyperion label.-Biography:...
  
  
• Angus Smith (tenor)
• Donald Greig (baritone)

The four current members are:

• Matthew Venner - counter tenor
• Mark Dobell - tenor
• Angus Smith - tenor
• Donald Greig - baritone

The principal members are or were members of the Tallis Scholars

Tallis Scholars

The Tallis Scholars are a British vocal ensemble normally consisting of two singers per part, with a core group of ten singers.Formed in 1973 by their director Peter Phillips, they specialise in performing a cappella sacred vocal music written during the Renaissance by composers from all over Europe...

, Gabrieli Consort or Taverner Consort.

The Consort has also performed and recorded with the jazz quarter Perfect Houseplants.