Verdi's Messa da Requiem in Valencia
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.
Gladiator Live at the Royal Albert Hall
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.
Szymanowski's Stabat Mater in King's College, Cambridge
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.
Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem in Hamburg
On 22 and 23 March, the Philharmonia Chorus took part in two performances of Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem in the Laeiszhalle, Hamburg, with soprano Chen Reiss, baritone Christian Gerhaher, and the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jeffrey Tate. These are some of the reactions on Facebook and Twitter:
'By far the best performance of Brahms I have ever heard. The concert on Sunday was even better than on Saturday. Thank you and see you soon hopefully.'
'Der Chor ist fantastisch.'
'The work has never sounded like this. What a magnificent chorus! '
Listen to the performance given on Sunday 23 March:
I. Selig sind, die da Leid tragen
II. Denn alles Fleisch, es ist wie Gras
IV. Wie lieblich sind deine Wohungen
VI. Denn wir haben keine bleibende Statt
VII. Selig sind die Toten
Brahms - Ein deutsches Requiem with Andris Nelsons
On Sunday 23 February, the Philharmonia Chorus took part in a performance of Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem with soprano Sally Matthews, baritone James Rutherford and the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Andris Nelsons at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Poulenc and Ravel with Charles Dutoit
At the Royal Festival Hall, London on 12 February the Philharmonia Chorus performed a programme of French music with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under their principal conductor, Charles Dutoit.
Soprano Nicole Cabell joined the Chorus for a performance of Poulenc's Gloria, and after the interval the Chorus took part in a complete performance of Ravel's Daphnis and Chloé. The concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.