The Marian Consort champions marginalized and lesser-known composers, such as Vicente Lusitano, Raffaella Aleotti, and Jean Maillard, alongside performing music from the twelfth century to the present day.
Album & Artwork
The album's title, "A Winged Woman," is taken from a work by Scottish-Greek composer Electra Perivolaris, commissioned by The Marian Consort in 2022.
Performer Biography
The Marian Consort is a vocal ensemble led by its founder and director, Rory McCleery, known for performing across the UK, Europe, North America, and Asia.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings for most of its tracks, with only three exceptions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Marian Consort, the vocal ensemble performing on this album, actively engages with contemporary composers and commissions new works.
Performer Biography
The Marian Consort has premiered over 30 works and commissioned composers including Dani Howard, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Laurence Osborn, and Electra Perivolaris.
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