Ensemble Amaranthos was formed in 2006 by five graduates from the Royal College of Music, London. Amaranthos is a versatile period ensemble which performs in various formations from trio to quintet, thereby covering a wide range of repertoire from the 16th century to late baroque, including the research and performance of forgotten works. Through combining an informed and accurate use of performance practice techniques along with a personal interpretation, Amaranthos aims to contribute to keeping alive our important cultural heritage.

London-based ensemble Amaranthos regularly performs concerts throughout Europe. They were winners of the ‘Fenton House Early Keyboard Ensemble Competition’ 2008, finalists at the ‘York Early Music Young Artists’ Competition’ 2007, and semi-finalists at the international competition ‘À Tre’ in Trossingen, 2009. They have also performed in the ‘Fränkischer Sommer’ festival 2009 in Germany, the ‘London Handel Festival’ at St George’s Hanover Square and the critically acclaimed opening concert of the ‘Baroque Encounters’ festival at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in 2008, London. They have recently performed live on the Early Music Show on BBC Radio 3. Future engagements include performances at the ‘Brighton Early Music Festival’ in October 2010, Cambridge Early Music Festival 2011 as well as Concerts in the West Series in October 2011.

As individuals, Amaranthos’ members are enjoying successful chamber music and solo careers and perform with early music ensembles including the OAE, The London Handel Players, EUBO, Weser Renaissance, Florilegium, La Serenissima, and the King’s Singers.