The Duke's Consort is a collective of young performers passionate about repertoire at the end of the 17th century, and bringing it to life in performances that strive to replicate the practices of the time. Formed from collaborations at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of Oxford, it works flexibly from intimate chamber performances to upcoming concerts with some of the largest scale performances of its repertory in the UK. 

The Duke's Consort is distinctive for both its focus on late 17th century repertoire from England and France, its enthusiasm for exploring little-used period performance practice techniques, and for the breadth of its players and singers, some of whom both play and sing with the group. The ensemble was founded by conductor and keyboardist Luke Mitchell, who felt a need to establish a regular group of musicians within the UK to tackle and explore in depth certain musical fields, whilst still accessing the core and well-loved pillars of the repertory. The group quickly took 1st Prize in the Nancy Nuttal Early Music Ensemble Competition held at the Royal Academy of Music, garnering praise for its use rhetoric and expression.

The 2025-2026 season includes a reconstruction of a French Christmas Liturgy with music by Charpentier, performances of instrumental works from operas by Lully and the lesser known French instrumental repertoire of the 18th century, Odes and songs by Henry Purcell, and situating the great Coronation Anthems for James II alongside theatrical and secular works by Blow, Locke and Purcell. 

In September 2026, The Duke's Consort begins its association with the St Marylebone Festival, having first appeared there performing several of the Brandenburg concertos, and its members often perform in Oxford, both alongside student choirs and in chamber performances, such as the recent conference on the Concert Spirituel with works by Clérambault and Pepusch. In 2026-2027, a residency at the St Marylebone Festival includes concerts of works by Purcell, CPE Bach, Muffat, Blow and Vivaldi.

The Duke's Consort is a flexible ensemble, made up of instrumentalists and singers. The group is led by: