The Language of Flowers | The Marian Consort

Presenting bold and thrilling performances from music across the centuries, The Marian Consort is an award-winning British vocal ensemble noted for ‘performances that glow with golden purity and soul’. Founded and led by director Rory McCleery, The Marian Consort returns to Chiltern Arts with their stunning programme, The Language of Flowers.

The centrepiece of this exploration of flowers and gardens is Benjamin Britten’s five playful Flower Songs, which are placed amidst settings of the Song of Songs and its evocation of a luscious, fertile landscape by Spanish composers of the late Renaissance. Featuring music by Renaissance stars such as Tomás Luis de Victoria and Francisco Guerrero, the concert also includes contemporary works, and a world premiere performance of new music by composer Amelia Clarkson.

Rodrigo Ceballos Hortus Conclusus
Juan Gutierrez de Padilla Missa Ego flos campi – Kyrie and Gloria
Sebastian de Vivanco Sicut lilium
Padilla Missa Ego flos campi – Credo
Vivanco Surge propera
Benjamin Britten Flower songs

Interval

Amy Bryce Madrigals for Plants
Hildegard of Bingen O viridissima Virgo
Tomas Luis de Victoria Vidi speciosam
Vivanco Veni dilecte mi
Amelia Clarkson New Commission: World Premiere
Francisco Guerrero Ego flos campi