Pro Cantione Antiqua is a British choral ensemble from London established in 1968. They achieved professional recognition for a musical career characterized by a cappella early music and for being leading performers of the genre prior to the establishment of the Tallis Scholars. The ensemble was founded by the musician James Griffett, the musician Paul Esswood, and the musician Mark Brown. They achieved professional recognition for a career that began with a debut performance at St Bartholomew's conducted by the musician Brian Brockless. The ensemble achieved professional recognition for its close association with the conductor and musicologist Bruno Turner. Their recording career included the collection The Flowering of Renaissance Polyphony (1970s) and the studio recording The Triumphs of Oriana. Their discography included recordings released on the label Archiv Produktion, the label Deutsche Harmonia Mundi, and the label Hyperion Records. Members of the group include James Bowman, Ian Partridge, and Andrew Carwood.
