Martha McLorinan was outstanding in the many significant alto solos Bach demands.
Birmingham Post, April 2018
Written by Christopher Morley
Bach's St. Matthew Passion
Ex Cathedra, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle
Christ's Hospital Choral Society, St. Mary's Church, Horsham
There is nothing Petite about the demands Rossini makes of his soloists, and the strong team of soprano Augusta Hebbert, alto Martha McLorinan, tenor Benjamin Vonberg-Clark and bass Edward Jones all made the most of their moments in the limelight, to the clear delight of their audience. But I was also hugely impressed by the togetherness they achieved in the various duets, trios and quartets.
The District Post, November 2017
Written by Mike Overend
Bingham's The Drowned Lovers
Tenebrae
This really is a definitive performance of my piece… it totally captures the watery, morbid, sensual feel of it, it’s exactly as I would want it to be.
Music of the Spheres
Written by Judith Bingham
Durufle's Requiem
The New London Singers, Ivor Setterfield, St. John's Smith Square
In the “Pie Jesu”, Martha McLorinan sang with a lovely sense of dignity and a richly supported line, duetting finely with Winkworth’s cello.
Planet Hugill, April 2017
Written by Robert Hugill
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas
Ex Cathedra, Birmingham Town Hall
Martha McLorinan delivered the role of the Sorceress with power and authority.
reviewsgate.com, February 2017
Written by Paul and David Gray
Handel's Messiah
Kings Lynn Festival Chorus, St. Nicholas' Chapel, Kings Lynn
The packed audience were honoured to have a fine team of soloists including the famous soprano Dame Emma Kirkby… and the contributions from Martha McLorinan (alto), Peter Davoren (tenor) and David Shipley (bass) were outstanding, emphasising the passion and lyricism of the vocal lines.
Lynn News, December 2016
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Nottingham Bach Choir, St. Mary's Church, Nottingham
Schlafe, Mein Liebster… was both tender and poignant.
Nottingham Post, November 2016
Written by William Ruff
Copland's In The Beginning
Ex Cathedra, St. Giles' Cripplegate
Sung with impressive conviction and clarity by Martha McLorinan.
andrewbensonwilson.org, October 2016
Written by Andrew Benson-Wilson
Copland's In The Beginning, MacMillan's Seven Angels
Ex Cathedra, St. Giles' Cripplegate
With mezzo-soprano Martha McLorinan as the radiant soloist, the choir’s telling of the creation story seemed, with hindsight, the calm before the storm that was Seven Angels… It was a powerful, intense performance.
The Guardian, October 2016
Written by Erica Jeal
Copland's In The Beginning, MacMillan's Seven Angels
Ex Cathedra, St. Giles' Cripplegate
Martha McLorinan was an assured soloist, agile when required and impressive even when strident.
classicalsource.com, October 2016
Written by David Truslove