Ensemble Cordiforme performs a repertory from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque. The two performers, Wendy Redlinger and Edmund Brelsford, sing in several registers and play various instruments, such as harpsichord, portative organ, psaltery, lute, guitar, various recorders, krummhorns and percussion instruments. They both speak a number of languages and sing in Old Provençal, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and English.

Edmund Brelsford studied classical guitar in Paris with Christian Aubin and recorder with the Dutch virtuoso Frans Brueggen. He also studied baroque flute with Hans-Martin Linde of the Schola Cantorum in Basel, Switzerland. Edmund has also taught at The International Recorder Schools in Saratoga Springs, New York, and in Siena, Italy; he currently teaches at Marlboro College and The Music School of the Brattleboro Music Center.

Wendy Redlinger studied piano with Elizabeth Lasley at Oberlin Conservatory and with Storm Bull at the University of Colorado. There, she also studied voice with Gert Muser.

Though based in the United States, Ensemble Cordiforme often tours internationally. Recent tours have taken the performers to North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Click to view a summary of major engagements in the past twelve years.

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