Patron: Cecilia McDowall
The choir
London Oriana Choir is one of Britain’s leading choral groups and one of the most exciting and versatile in London with a rich history of performances and recordings.
From baroque to rock, sacred to secular, a cappella or accompanied in venues great and small in London, around the UK and abroad, we welcome you to listen, support and join us in making and appreciating great music.
In 2016, the choir launched its five15 initiative in support of women composers, a five year project which included increased programming, commissions, recordings and much more.
In the 2023/24 season the choir celebrated its 50th Anniversary with events including a Gala concert, new album release and collaborations with The Gesualdo Six.
Retiring collections at our 2026/27 season London concerts are in aid of Turtle Key Arts, which produces ambitious theatre, dance and circus, alongside free participation programmes that remove barriers and help people create, connect and thrive. Click the logo to donate now!
What's on?
Elements
Earth, Air, Water and Fire
Saturday 7th November 2026, 7pm
St Olave’s Church, Marygate, York YO30 7DR
Sunday 8th November 2026, 11.30am
Chapel at Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York YO1 9XD
Music to rouse the senses dedicated to the four classical elements, taking you on a journey through an array of styles and centuries, including settings by Elizabeth Poston, Katerina Gimon, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen and Anna Disley Simpson.
Free admission to the concerts (charge to visit Merchant Adventures Hall)
Candlelight Carols
Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December 2026, 7.30pm
St James's Church Piccadilly, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Join London Oriana Choir, Dominic Ellis-Peckham and special guests harpist Olivia Jageurs and organist Tom Winpenny for our ever-popular concerts of festive choral favourites, audience carols and spell-binding repertoire and readings - including music by Cecilia McDowall, Benjamin Britten, Kethaki Prathivadi and John Rutter.
Future concerts
Hire us
Over its 50-year history, London Oriana Choir has gained an enviable reputation for its professionalism, flexibility, and high musical standards - delivering world-class performances at a wide range of events.
Join us
Our members tell us over and over again that, for them, London Oriana Choir is all about the joy of music-making, excellence, variety, community and passion.
Recent events
Candlelight Carols
Watch the video of our Christmas concert in the beautiful setting of St James's Church Piccadilly on 20 December 2025. Concert programme here.
If you enjoyed watching our video please consider making a donation.
Recent recordings
Christmas singles: Carol of the Bells and Silent Night
The Choir released its first Christmas singles in December 2025 : recordings of the well known carols Carol of the Bells by Leontovich and Wilhousky, and Gruber's Silent Night in a beautiful arrangement by Wolfgang Lindner.
Videos here.
Her Voice
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, London Oriana Choir presents an album of recordings of nine a capella commissions written for the Choir’s ground-breaking five15 initiative promoting women composers, with works by composers-in-residence Cheryl Frances Hoad, Rebecca Dale, Jessica Curry, Anna Disley-Simpson and Hannah Kendall.
