Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a Concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best s...  morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a Concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since then the choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout the world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of the best small choirs now before the public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly the best small professional chorus in the world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine they were named as one of the world’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both their sound and versatility – whether in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, they embody the remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’ For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and the EBU. According to the Evening Standard ‘no one ...    less

WORKSHOP → 25 /10/ 2012, AULA ceremonial Hall of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens). On Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Saint Alexander's Male Voice Polyphonic Choir (Palaion Faliron) presented the Workshop “Music for non-Musicians” in the ce...  moreWORKSHOP → 25 /10/ 2012, AULA ceremonial Hall of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens). On Thursday, October 25th, 2012 Saint Alexander's Male Voice Polyphonic Choir (Palaion Faliron) presented the Workshop “Music for non-Musicians” in the ceremonial Hall of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens), as the opening event for the celebrations for the 175 years since the founding of the University of Athens, an event which was held under the auspices of the Dean of the Faculty of Philology (University of Athens).  less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog]    We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...

Barcarolle Choir and its Musical Director, ​Sam Evans, are delighted to announce their next performance in June 2019.The evening will propose a wide range of pieces from a multitude of composers such as Chilcott, Verdi, D. Ellington, Webber, Berlioz, Bach...

Teddington Choral Society together with their Musical Director, Julian Collings, is delighted to announce its Spring Concert coming in March 2020.   Join us on March 28th at 7:30pm. At All Saints Parish Church, 14-16 Market Pl, Kingston upon Tha...

A Concert by The New Tottenham Singers accompanied by the Vivace Brass Quintet held at the church of St Mary the Virgin, Lansdowne Road, Tottenham on Saturday 17th December 2011.

Bridgnorth Choral Society presented an emotional and moving performance of J H Maunder's Olivet to Calvary at their Concert of Easter Music on Saturday night. The piece depicted the last few days of Christ's life on earth, from his entry into Jerusalem an...

The Major Minors Children’s Choir have been busy performing across the region this year. Their next Concert features choir singing and solos from members of the choir who performed at the Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competitions  in July. The C...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Back in 2015 I was in bed for 10 days with a nasty bout of ’flu. For the first time in my 18-year career I had to cancel a choir Concert.   ...

Looking for a sunny, happy song for your Concert?  This unaccompanied SATB setting of The Peanut Vendor will light up your choir and have audiences sitting on the edge of their seats!  Here's a computer playback to give you an idea.  The sh...