Islington Choral Society is a mixed choir from North London, open to singers of all experience levels without auditions. Under the leadership of Michael Waldron, the choir maintains a high musical standard.

They perform a wide range of repertoire, from lesser-known works to major choral pieces such as Fauré’s Requiem, and regularly appear in leading London venues. The choir also supports young singers through a scholarship programme and takes part in concert tours across Europe.

A selection from the programme:

Gabriel Fauré – Requiem (výběr částí)
Gabriel Fauré – Cantique de Jean Racine
Gabriel Fauré – Ave Maria
W. A. Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus

Admission is voluntary.

King’s College School Choral Society from Cambridge is a choir with a tradition dating back to 1996, performing regularly in the UK and abroad. The ensemble specialises in a wide range of choral repertoire, with a particular focus on sacred music from different historical periods.

Under the direction of James Randle, the choir maintains a high artistic standard and performs in both concert halls and church settings. The programme offers a varied selection of works by composers such as Palestrina, Mozart, Elgar and contemporary authors, taking the audience on a journey through centuries of choral music—from Renaissance polyphony to modern compositions.

William Mason, Organist
James Randle, Conductor

A selection from the programme:

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – Sicut Cervus
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Ave Verum Corpus
Edward Elgar – Peace, Gentle Peace
Gabriel Fauré – Requiem 
Ola Gjeilo – Ubi Caritas
Stephen Paulus – The Road Home

Admission is voluntary.

Century Singers is a university choir founded in 1970 at Texas A&M University and is today a prominent representative of the American collegiate choral tradition. The ensemble brings together around 100 singers and combines a high artistic standard with a strong sense of community and collaboration.

The choir regularly performs both at home and on international tours, presenting a wide range of choral repertoire. Their programme spans from Baroque works by Johann Sebastian Bach to contemporary compositions by American composers such as Rosephanye Powell, René Clausen, and Jake Runestad.

The concert programme highlights contrasts between sacred music of different periods and styles, offering a rich palette of colours and expression. Selected pieces are accompanied by piano, which sensitively supports the choir’s sound and enhances its musical depth. Century Singers deliver not only refined performances but also a powerful and authentic musical experience.

A selection from the programme:

Johann Sebastian Bach – Jesu, meine Freude 
Rosephanye Powell – The Word Was God
René Clausen – Tonight, Eternity Alone
Jake Runestad – A Silence Haunts Me
Felix Mendelssohn – Richte mich, Gott

Admission is voluntary.

Ely Consort is one of the leading chamber choirs in East Anglia, bringing together 23 singers and maintaining a high artistic standard. The choir performs a wide-ranging repertoire, from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary choral works, and is also known for premiering new compositions by established composers.

The ensemble regularly performs in the magnificent setting of Ely Cathedral as well as in other churches across the region, where the acoustic and atmosphere enhance their performances.

The choir is led by Musical Director Matthew Rudd, who has been at its helm for over twenty years. During this time, he has played a key role in shaping the choir’s artistic profile and reputation. A graduate of Oxford University, he has extensive experience as both a conductor and educator and is currently Director of Music at Stephen Perse School in Cambridge. In addition to his work with Ely Consort, he has led numerous concert tours across Europe and beyond.

A selection from the programme:

Antonín Dvořák – Psalm 149
Zdeněk Lukáš – Na horách
Gabriel Fauré – Requiem (výběr částí)
Sir John Rutter – The Lord bless you and keep you
Moses Hogan – Music Down in My Soul

Admission is voluntary.