Classical Unlocked Presents: Les Itinérantes TERRA MATER at St John's

TERRA MATER explores the enduring figure of the sacred feminine as
protector, guide and source of life. Drawing on sacred traditions across
cultures, the performance centres themes of earth, birth and transmission,
reflecting on the maternal figure as both a spiritual and human presence.

Through a curated selection of traditional repertoire and contemporary works,
Les Itinérantes create a dialogue between eras and cultures. Featuring music
inspired by the medieval visionary Hildegard von Bingen alongside composers
such as Farnaz Modarresifar and texts by 19th-century Syrian poet Mariana
Marrache. Blending influences from folk, chanson and early music, the trio craft performances that are intimate and expansive, inviting audiences into a
journey through voice, story and sound. 

Les Itinérantes - Manon, Pauline and Elodie - are celebrated for their ethereal,
haunting vocal blend, performing in over fifty languages, from ancient dialects
to newly imagined tongues. Rejecting the traditional concert format, they move
through the performance space as they sing, surrounding audiences in an
immersive and atmospheric soundworld.