Rose Consort of Viols

The Rose Consort of Viols is one of Britain's most durable and successful Renaissance music ensembles. In addition to Renaissance and Baroque music, the group also performs contemporary music. The Rose Consort of Viols was founded in 1990. The group takes its name from two John Roses, father and son, who were famed viol makers in the 16th century. The Rose Consort's membership has remained generally stable. The group recorded frequently beginning soon after its founding. The group has made more than 20 recordings as of the mid-2020s. In 2023, it issued the album Thomas Weelkes: What Joy So True, featuring the Choir of Chichester Cathedral.