Roger Norrington, who passed away at 91, was instrumental in the early music revival, redefining performance practices for earlier compositions. He began with the Schutz Choir, focusing on 17th-century music, and established the London Classical Players in 1978, extending these principles to classical and even 20th-century repertoires. Norrington collaborated with modern ensembles worldwide, promoting historical performance practices. Born in Oxford, he initially engaged with music on an amateur level before making a significant impact in London in 1962 with the Schutz Chorale. His work has made previously controversial ideas standard in contemporary music performance.
Roger Norrington, a significant figure in early music revival, played a major role in redefining performance practices for historical music, influencing orchestras worldwide.
With deep respect for cultural history, Norrington’s approach combined historically informed performance with innovative conducting, promoting a deeper understanding of earlier compositions.
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