The Philharmonia Chorus made its debut with the Orchestra of Classical Opera at the Barbican on Wednesday 8 October. Ian Page conducted a performance of Mozart's Requiem, with soloists Sophie Bevan, Sarah Connolly, John Mark Ainsley and Darren Jeffrey, preceded in the first half of the concert by Haydn's motet 'Insanae et vanae curae'.

The Kyrie fugue, Dies Irae and Lachrymosa from this performance can be heard here.

The Philharmonia Chorus appeared at the 2014 BBC Proms season in a performance of Mahler's Symphony No.2 'Resurrection' on Friday 29 August.

The Chorus were joined by soprano Kate Royal, mezzo-soprano Christianne Stotijn, the Swedish Radio Choir and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a performance conducted by Daniel Harding. The photograph shows Stefan Bevier rehearsing the Philharmonia Chorus and the Swedish Radio Choir

The Philharmonia Chorus made its debut with the Orquesta de Valencia in the Palau de la Música, Valencia on Friday 13 June.

A performance of Verdi's Messa da Requiem was conducted by the orchestra's principal conductor Yaron Traub, with soprano Maria Guleghina, mezzo-soprano Nancy Fabiola Herrera, tenor César Augusto Gutiérrez and bass Enrico Iori.

The Te Decet Hymnus from this performance can be seen here.

Then do come to an open rehearsal on Wednesday 4 June at Gandhi Hall, Indian YMCA, 41 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6AQ, on the corner of Fitzroy Street and Grafton Way - nearest tubes are Warren Street and Great Portland Street. The rehearsal is from 6.30 to 9pm, but we suggest that you turn up at 6.15pm to collect your music and say hello.

The rehearsal will be taken by our dynamic German Chorus Master, Stefan Bevier, and we will be rehearsing Verdi's Requiem for our forthcoming trip to Spain. You are welcome to come to the whole rehearsal, or just part of it - there will be a break at 8pm. We would love to see you in the pub afterwards for a drink and a chat to Chorus members.

If this appeals, or if you have any questions, do contact our Personnel Manager Rosslyn Panatti. Or just turn up! We look forward very much to welcoming you. The Chorus is grateful to www.studentsinger.com for their help in publicising this open rehearsal.

Ridley Scott's sword and sandals 2000 epic Gladiator was presented four times live in concert for the first time in the UK as Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard's sweeping score was brought to life by the Philharmonia Orchestra [Philharmonia Film Orchestra on Saturday 24 May] and the Philharmonia Chorus conducted by Justin Freer, with Lisa Gerrard appearing as a guest vocalist.

On Good Friday, April 18, the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Szymanowski's Stabat Mater in Polish in the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge, as part of the 2014 Easter at King's Festival, with Polish soloists Aleksandra Zamojska (soprano), Anna Radziejewska (alto), Jarosław Bręk (baritone).

The Chorus also performed the Lacrymosa by Lutosławski in a programme that also includes The Protecting Veil by John Tavener. The BBC Concert Orchestra was conducted by Stephen Cleobury, and the concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.