The Marian Consort / Rory McCleery (dir)

Linn Records ★★★★★

This superbly executed and beautifully recorded album of contemporary vocal music – the disc’s title is taken from Electra Perivolaris’s 12-minute piece at the album’s outset – presents no fewer than seven premiere recordings among its 10 tracks. With music from a range of composers including Perivolaris, Dani Howard and Chloe Knibbs, it is a programme that not only challenges traditions of approach but entirely restores one’s faith in the future of concerted vocal music. Rory McCleery and his colleagues are to be applauded for such a fine addition to their already significant discography.

This review originally appeared in the Spring 2024 issue of Choir & Organ magazine. Never miss an issue – subscribe today