Patron: His Majesty King Charles III
Chorus Master: Gavin Carr
Accompanist: Timothy End
Arts Council England

An Evening of Carols at the MCC

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On Monday 1 December, the Philharmonia Chorus got Christmas festivities underway with an Evening of Carols in The Long Room in the Lord's Pavilion, Lord's Cricket Ground. Twenty four singers from the Chorus performed an Evening of Carols led by Chorus Master Gavin Carr, with pianist Timothy End providing the accompaniment.

The Planets with Marin Alsop

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On Sunday 8 February at 15.00 the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Holst's The Planets with the Philharmonia Orchestra. The performance was conducted by the orchestra's Principal guest Conductor, Marin Alsop.

Christmas Classics at the Royal Festival Hall

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On Sunday 14 December, the Philharmonia Chorus celebrated Christmas at the Royal Festival Hall in a magical concert of festive cheer and favourite seasonal music. The Chorus was joined by presenter YolanDa Brown,Vanessa Haynes, London Youth Choirs and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was conducted by Michael England.

Philharmonia Chorus performs Joe Hisaishi at the BBC Proms

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On Thursday 14 August, the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Joe Hisaishi's The End of the World in the Royal Albert Hall as part of the 2025 BBC Prom season. The Chorus joined counter-tenor John Holiday, the BBC Singers and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The performance was conducted by Joe Hisaishi himself, and like all the BBC Proms, was relayed live on BBC Radio 3.The whole concert can be heard on BBC Sounds until 12 October.

Marin Alsop conducts Bernstein's Chichester Psalms

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On Thursday 24 April, the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms at the Royal Festival Hall with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Marin Alsop. The solos were performed by treble Hugo Walkom, and four members of the Chorus - soprano Jocelyn Coates, mezzo-soprano Rhian Davies, tenor James Hutchings and baritone Christian Andreas.

Ein deutsches Requiem in the Chapel of King's College Cambridge

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On Good Friday 18 April, the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem in the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The Chorus joined soprano Sophie Bevan, baritone Gareth Brynmor John, and the BBC Concert Orchestra. The performance was conducted by Daniel Hyde, and was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.