For their debut recording, the six-strong Marian Consort explores music from late 16th and early 17th century Spain. This fascinating programme celebrates the rich compositional fruits of the Siglo de Oro’s intensely competitive musical culture.

These luminary works, all dedicated to the Virgin Mary, demand performances of great intelligence and vocal commitment. The youthful Marians respond absolutely, bringing hushed intimacy and bristling excitement to some of the most gorgeously searing lines in the history of European polyphony.

Contents:
Navarro:
- Regina caeli

Guerrero:
- Maria Magdalene
- Ave Virgo sanctissima
- Pastores loquebantur
- Agnus Dei from Missa Sancta et immaculate

Lobo:
- Kyrie, Sanctus, Benedictus from Missa Maria Magdalene
- Ave Regina caelorum

Esquivel:
- Gloria, Credo from Missa Ave Virgo sanctissima;

Ceballos:
- O Virgo benedicta

Vivanco:
- O sacrum convivium
- Magnificat Primi Toni

“Singing with a rich yet lucid tone and extraordinary blend … huge contrast in emotion, from gentle and tender to heated and impassioned.” - The Herald