Patron: The Former HRH The Prince of Wales
Chorus Master: Gavin Carr
Accompanist: Timothy End
Arts Council England

Verdi's Messa da Requiem in the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge

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On Good Friday, 19 April 2019 the Chorus took part in a performance of Verdi's Messa da Requiem in the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, conduced by Stephen Cleobury. The Chorus joined soprano Gweneth Ann Rand, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson, tenor Brenden Gunnell, bass James Platt, and the BBC Concert Orchestra. The concert formed part of the 2019 Easter at King's Festival, and was broadcast live by BBC Radio 3.

Mahler's Third Symphony in Lille and Amiens

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On Wednesday 3 April 2019 the Philharmonia Chorus made their second appearance in the Orchestre National de Lille's 2019 Mahler cycle in a performance of the Third Symphony. The Chorus joined mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn and the Choeur Maîtrisien du Conservatoire de Wasquehal, and the performance was conducted by Alexandre Bloch. The performance was broadcast live on the Orchestra's You Tube channel.

The performance was repeated on Thursday 4 April at the Grand Thêatre in the Maison de la Culture, Amiens.

Berlioz Requiem in St Paul's Cathedral

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On Friday 8 March 2019 the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a memorable performance of Berlioz' Grande messe des Morts in St Paul's Cathedral. The Chorus was joined by tenor Michael Spyres, the London Philharmonic Choir, and the Philharmonia Orchestra. The performance was conducted by John Nelson. Medici TV broadcast the performance live, and a DVD was released in November 2019

Mahler's Second Symphony in Lille

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On Thursday 28 February 2019 the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No.2 'Resurrection' in the Auditorium du Nouveau Siècle in Lille. The Chorus joined soprano Kate Royal, mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn and the Orchestre National de Lille. The performance was conducted by Alexandre Bloch. This was the Chorus's first appearance in the orchestra's 2019 Mahler cycle, and the performance was broadcast live on You Tube.

Handel's Messiah at Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall

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On Friday 21 December 2018 the Philharmonia Chorus took part in two performances of Handel's Messiah at the Royal Albert Hall. The Chorus joined soprano Anna Devin, mezzo-soprano Anna Harvey, tenor Nick Pritchard and bass Benjamin Appl. The Royal Phliharmonic Orchestra was conducted by Maxim Emelyanychev.

Amadeus Live! at the Royal Albert Hall

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On Friday 2 November 2018 the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a live showing of Miloš Forman's 1984 film Amadeus at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields was conducted by Ludwig Wicki.

The Chorus took part in the world première of Amadeus Live! at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2016.