Martha McLorinan
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The writing for upper voices in Lobo de Mesquita's Padre nosso gleams alluringly, and has the same quality of artless fluidity which seems to characterise Brazilian music of this period. The... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2015
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Sweet tuning and subtle dynamic distinctions mark James MacMillan’s Ave maris stella, with gleamingly pure-toned contributions from the soprano…Technically the most difficult piece is probably... —
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2018, Choral & Song Choice
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Presto Editor's Choice, May 2018
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2018, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2019, Finalist - Choral
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2019, Winner - Choral
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Gramophone Awards, 2019, Finalist - Choral
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Limelight Magazine Recordings of the Year, 2018, Winner - Vocal/Choral
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Morales: Missa Mille regretz & Missa Desilde al cavallero
Martha McLorinan (alto), Lynda Sayce (lute, vihuela), Graham Kirk (baritone), Sam Barrett (baritone), De Profundis, Robert Hollingworth, Eamonn Dougan
The large male vocal ensemble produces a rich, well-blended tone. The ensemble is easily their equal, and Hyperion is giving us a valuable series of recordings. Go for this one, and you will... —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Early Music
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Byrd 1588: Psalmes, Sonets & Songs of Sadnes and Pietie
RecommendedPsalmes, Sonets & Songs of sadnes and pietie
Alamire, Fretwork, David Skinner
The real beauty of these readings...is the singers’ poetic nuancing of the texts, which they articulate with glassy clarity. The members of Fretwork play with characteristic grace, weaving gossamer... —
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2021, Choral & Song Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Early Music
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Gramophone Awards, 2022, Shortlisted - Early Music
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Building a Library, July 2023, Recommended Recording
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Special offer. An Old Belief
Parry -Campion - McDowall
Martha McLorinan (mezzo-soprano), Elisabeth Paul, Mark Dobell, Steven Harrold, Daniel Collins, Edward McMullan, Stephen Harrold, Tim Jones, Ben Davies, Alexandra Kidgell, Katy Hill, Jeremy Budd (tenor), The Sixteen, Harry Christophers
The Sixteen is on terrific form throughout, bringing a glorious richness and depth of sound to this complex work. They embrace the texts with dynamism and sensitivity, while handling Parry’s... —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2023, Nominated - Choral Music
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Shortlisted - Choral
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In Winter's House: Christmas With Tenebrae
RecommendedJoseph Edward, Grace Davidson (soprano), Joshua Davidson, Victoria Meteyard (soprano), Martha McLorinan (mezzo-soprano), Tenebrae, Nigel Short
Some might prefer Britten’s Ceremony of Carols to be a little rowdier, but this is otherwise a technically superb display of largely unfamiliar, and imaginatively chosen, festive music. One... —
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Building a Library, December 2024, Recommended Recording (A Ceremony of Carols)
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The vocal timbre Hollingworth has coaxed from his soloists is intensely pure and smooth, yet there is nothing pallid about this particular early-music sound – surges of passion abound. —
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Byrd 1589: Songs of sundrie natures
Jacob Heringman (lute), Lynda Sayce, Clare Wilkinson (contralto), Fretwork (early music ensemble), Martha McLorinan (mezzo-soprano), Alamire, David Skinner
The Fretwork instrumentalists are supportive and nuanced throughout. —
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2023, Editor's Choice
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