The Marian Consort

Following an album dedicated to the forgotten Renaissance master Vicente Lusitano (Gramophone Editor’s Choice, Der Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik Quarterly Critic’s Choice), The Marian Consort makes an enthralling leap forward to the present day. True to its core mission of expanding the vocal repertoire, A Winged Woman showcases the ensemble’s commissions from a crop of the UK’s finest composers – including seven world premiere recordings – with music by Dani Howard, James MacMillan, Electra Perivolaris, Howard Skempton, Chloe Knibbs and others. The works challenge traditions and tropes in imaginative and refreshing ways, bringing together a rich array of musical styles and textual approaches. As Perivolaris’s titular work makes clear, this album puts centre stage the compelling work of some of today’s most exciting women composers.

Electra Perivolaris (b. 1996) , Oliver Tarney (b. 1984) , Anna Semple (b. 1997) , Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) , Ben Rowarth (b. 1992) , Chloe Knibbs (b. 1992) , James MacMillan (b. 1959) , Howard Skempton (b. 1947) , Phillip Cooke (b. 1980) , Dani Howard (b. 1993)

• Electra Perivolaris: A Winged Woman
  +Oliver Tarney: Prayer to the Mother of God
  +Anna Semple: Quae est ipsa
  +Rebecca Clarke: Ave Maria
  +Ben Rowarth: Ave Maris Stella
  +Chloe Knibbs: Esse indubitatamente son Donne
  +James MacMillan: Laudi alla Vergine Maria
  +Howard Skempton: Ave Virgo sanctissima
  +Philip Cooke: Canticum Mariae Virginis
  +Dani Howard: Unbound