Brito / Marian Consort - Pater Peccavi - Music & Performance - CD

Biblical texts of lamentation were embraced by composers of the late Renaissance for their artistic and expressive potential. But in Portugal - a kingdom without a king, it's people governed by a foreign power - such settings gave life, as well, to a rich expression of covert political commentary. Rory McCleery's ongoing interest in this field of polyphony bears fruit for the first time in a groundbreaking programme. Many of these Portuguese composers are known, if at all, for a very few pieces. Once again, McCleery and his Consort make a clarion call for music that deserves, and with their advocacy should now receive, far wider recognition. Taking it's name from the Blessed Virgin Mary, a focus of religious devotion in the sacred music of all ages, The Marian Consort is a Gramophone Award-nominated and internationally renowned early music vocal ensemble, recognized for it's dynamic freshness of approach and innovative presentation of a broad range of repertoire. Under it's founder and director, Rory McCleery, this 'astounding' ensemble has given concerts throughout the UK and Europe, features regularly on BBC Radio 3, and is a former 'Young Artist' of The Brighton Early Music Festival.