Andrew Parrott

Andrew Parrott (born 10 March 1947) is a British conductor, perhaps best known for his pioneering "historically informed performances" of pre-classical music.

He has also recorded new music by other modern British composers (including John Tavener), and by Vladimír Godár.

In 1973 he founded the Taverner Choir, Consort and Players, a "period instruments" ensemble based in London.

Towards the end of 1973 he began conducting the early music group Musica Reservata, also based in London, after John Beckett left.

This approach significantly reduces the forces employed in a performance of Bach's choral work, as it essentially removes the choir.