Dufay Collective

The Dufay Collective is an early-music ensemble from the United Kingdom, specializing in Medieval and Renaissance music. Founded in 1987, it was named after the Renaissance composer Guillaume Dufay. The group is directed by William Lyons. Group size and personnel varies according to the needs of the project.^[1]

William Lyons, Artistic Director: flute, recorder, shawm, bagpipes, dulcian,

Rebecca Austen-Brown, vielle, recorder

Jon Banks: harp, gittern, guitar

A L'Estampida: medieval dance music (1991) - described by the as "influential".^[2]

BBC

A Dance in the Garden of Mirth: medieval instrumental music (1994)

Miri It Is: songs and instrumental music from medieval England (1995)

Johnny, Cock thy : popular music-making in 17th century England (1996)

Beaver

On the Banks of the Seine: music of the (1997)

trouvères

Miracles: 13th century Spanish songs in Praise of the (1997)

Virgin Mary

Cancionero - Music for the Spanish 1470-1520 (2002) - Grammy nominated in the 'Best Small Ensemble Performance' category.^[3]^[4]

Court

Music for (2005)

Alfonso the Wise

A L'Estampida - 15¾th Anniversary Edition (2005)

The Play of Daniel (2008)

To Drive The Cold Winter Away (2012)

I Have Set My Hert So Hy (2015)

The group has also collaborated for several movie soundtracks, including those of Hamlet, The Affair of the Necklace, A Knight's Tale, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.