| Biography | Founded in the City in 1945 the London Orpheus Choir is made up of individuals from all walks of life - both from the United Kingdom and abroad. The choir perform a wide range of music including works by Bach, Handel, Fauré, Elgar, Rutter and McDowell. In 2010, Richard Jenkinson was appointed conductor of the London Orpheus Choir, following in the well established and eminent steps of James Gaddarn.
In the early years, performances were given mainly in churches and cathedrals. With the opening of the Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1967, the Orpheus had the distinction of being the first amateur choir to perform in the new Hall. Since then, the choir has performed regularly at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and more recently at St. John's Smith Square and St James' Church, Piccadilly.
The choir performs a wide repertoire which extends from the sixteenth century to present day with professional soloists and the London Orpheus Orchestra; many of its players are also members of leading orchestras and chamber music ensembles. In 2011, the choir started the London Orpheus Choirs Young Artists Platform, welcoming young rising stars from Londons music colleges to perform.
London Orpheus Choir is a long-standing supporter of Phab, a charity helping disabled and non-disabled people of all ages to enjoy life. The choir perform a Christmas carol in aid of Phab every year. |