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CodeDS/UK/9947
NameIlford Choral Society; 1941-2012; British choir
Dates1941-2012
BiographyThe Ilford Choral Society were a British choir. Many singers who went on to become big names in the musical world appeared as soloists with the Ilford Choral Society at the start of their careers, including Kathleen Ferrier and Janet Baker. In 1943 the Society took part in a live broadcast for the BBC, and in 1957 recorded items for the soundtrack of a film about the history of Ilford.

The Society’s final performance was on Saturday 1 December at St. Margaret’s Church, Balfour Road, Ilford.

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