This exciting and dynamic group is formed of five graduates from the Royal College of Music. Ensemble Amaranthos is a period ensemble which aims to combine a unique interpretation and performance with an informed and accurate use of performance practise techniques. In following this desire, Amaranthos are contributing to the building of bridges in communicating, conveying and keeping alive our important cultural heritage.

Their rare instrument combination of flute, violin, viola da gamba, cello and harpsichord offers a rich spectrum of tone colours that is reflected in their wide choice of programming covering music from the 16th century to the late baroque and including the research of forgotten works.

London- based Ensemble Amaranthos regularly performs in concert venues in the UK and Europe. They were finalists at the York Early Music Young Artists Competition 2007 and semi-finalists at the international competition “À Tre” in Trossingen, 2009. Members of Amaranhtos were winners at the Fenton House Early Keyboard Ensemble Competition 2008.

Recent engagements include the London Handel Festival at St George’s Hanover Square, the Hatchlands/Cobbe collection, the critically acclaimed opening concert of Baroque Encounters 2008, the early music festival celebrating the renewal of St-Martins-in-the-Fields and the Brighton Early Music Festival, Early Music Live! 2008.

As individuals Amaranthos’ members are enjoying successful chamber music and solo careers and perform with early music ensembles including the OAE, Florilegium, The Sixteen, Weser Renaissance and Sirius Viols.

The name Amaranthos stems from the Greek word for a flower that never wilts.

flute

violin

viola da gamba