Led by a solo mezzo-soprano- a step-out from the choir by a fearless Martha McLorinan.
theartsdesk.com, July 2018
Written by David Benedict
Copland's In The Beginning
Tenebrae, St. John's Smith Square
Bingham's A Walk with Ivor Gurney
Tenebrae, Hereford Cathedral, Three Choirs Festival
Judith Bingham’s very chromatic “A Walk with Ivor Gurney” concentrated on women’s voices and featured a superb solo from mezzo-soprano Martha McLorinan.
Hereford Times, July 2018
Written by Peter Fletcher
Bingham's A Walk with Ivor Gurney
Tenebrae, Hereford Cathedral, Three Choirs Festival
This music was conceived for Dame Sarah Connolly but here the role was taken, with great assurance and musicianship, by Martha McLorinan
seenandheardinternational.com, July 2018
Written by John Quinn
Bach's St. Matthew Passion
Ex Cathedra, Birmingham Symphony Hall
Martha McLorinan was outstanding in the many significant alto solos Bach demands.
Birmingham Post, April 2018
Written by Christopher Morley
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