About

The Lyons Mouth is a feral vocal consort of young professional singers, renowned for their emotionally-charged performances and imaginative programming. The ensemble was founded in 2022 by a group of musicians who first met while studying at the University of York under the guidance of Robert Hollingworth, director of the acclaimed vocal group I Fagiolini. Their early experiences performing in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall inspired them to create an ensemble that would bring audiences into the dramatic and emotional heart of vocal music.

Since its formation, The Lyons Mouth has quickly established itself on the UK and European music scene. Its members already sing with world-leading ensembles including the BBC Singers, I Fagiolini, The Swingles, Voces8, Tenebrae, Dunedin Consort, and The Norwegian Soloistchoir. This breadth of experience informs the group’s versatile approach, allowing them to bring a refined yet daring energy to both early and contemporary repertoire.

The ensemble’s mission is rooted in storytelling—drawing listeners into the narrative of each performance. Their concerts span Renaissance madrigals, Baroque masterpieces, and cutting-edge new works, often presented with theatrical flair. The ensemble has appeared at prestigious venues and festivals, with recent performances at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Manchester’s Stoller Hall, St John’s Waterloo, and the Stour Music Festival. International engagements include a collaboration with Cappella Cracoviensis in Poland, and their debut at the Brecon Baroque Festival in Wales. Looking ahead, The Lyons Mouth is set to perform at the Brighton Early Music Festival as part of their Emerging Artists Scheme (2025/26), Utrecht Early Music Fringe Festival (2025), Bedford Sings Festival (2026), and continue their presence on leading UK concert series, including York Concerts and the St Martin’s, Dorking recital series.

Their growing discography reflects their wide musical curiosity. They have released striking performance films, including Young Again (John Wilbye’s madrigal Thou art but young) and Monteverdi’s Lamento d’Arianna, alongside their contributions to the album A Plastic Theatre and Selected Choral Works by Joanna Marsh (Signum Classics, 2025), which also features Voces8, I Fagiolini, and Stile Antico. Their music video of Joanna Marsh’s In Winter’s House was featured as Gramophone Magazine’s Video of the Day, further cementing their reputation for imaginative presentation. Their new disk featuring the music of contemporary composer Stef Conner will be released in 2026.

Through their artistry, The Lyons Mouth is carving out a unique space in the choral landscape: a young ensemble with the energy, skill, and imagination to bridge tradition and innovation, inviting audiences into a profoundly human encounter with music.