Fieri is a unique vocal ensemble on the UK's early music scene, merging technical finesse with theatrical flair.

With no conductor dividing us from the audience, we’ve enjoyed crafting immersive and inventive performances that dive deep into the rich world of 16th and 17th-century Italian music. Sometimes a cappella, sometimes accompanied by early instruments, our interpretations reflect our collective expertise and passion for this incredible repertoire.

What does Fieri mean?

As a group of 9 singers based in London and Brussels, we met many years ago training on the Genesis Sixteen scheme run by Harry Christophers and The Sixteen. Here is where our motivation to sing consort music was born - the ‘genesis’! - and so we created Fieri, meaning ‘to become’.

It has become a vehicle to explore our collective musical interests. Steered by our artistic director Hannah Ely, we are constantly developing as singers and researchers, and hope we continue to ‘become’ relevant musicians in this lively early music world.

Milestones

In 2022, Fieri gave the modern world premiere of Maddalena Casulana’s 5-voice book of madrigals, recently rediscovered by Professor Laurie Stras. The concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 as well as several other international stations through the European Broadcasting Network. These madrigals will be released in 2024 on our sixth album The Excellence of Women.

In 2021, we collaborated with the acclaimed filmmaker Sophia Carr-Gomm to create a film for our commissioned piece by Ben Rowarth, 'A Short Walk’.

In 2019, we marked our Wigmore Hall debut as part of Dame Emma Kirkby’s 70th birthday celebrations. We also premiered an ambitious play, a tribute to the life and music of Barbara Strozzi, in collaboration with Wise Child Theatre.

In 2017, we received the Cambridge Prize at the York Early Music Festival. Since then, we’ve released five albums, each met with wonderful praise. Our debut album, 'Tears of a Lover,' earned the title 'Choral Choice' of the month from BBC Music Magazine. Our most recent release in 2022 showcases the music of Marenzio, complemented by a captivating animated illustration by the talented artist Eleanor Meredith. Learn more about this mesmerizing collaboration in 'The Destined Knot.'

In 2014, we participated in the Young Artist’s Programme, Bremf Live!, curated by the Brighton Early Music Festival. That same year marked our inaugural international tour to Australia, where we collaborated with local singers, and befriended audiences in Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane. Our return in 2017 for a second tour was a wonderful experience, and we're currently planning our third trip to Australia.

These ventures have been memorable milestones for us, allowing us to explore diverse artistic expressions as well as meet some wonderful collaborators and new audiences.

If you’d like to find out more about the people who make up Fieri Consort, take a look at the singers.