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.
What's on?
Saturday 8th July 2023, 7.30pm: St George's Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A 2SA
The Masters of Polyphony: Byrd 400
As we commemorate the Father of polyphony and the madrigal style, London Oriana Choir comes together for performances of the finest examples of William Byrd’s sacred and secular settings, including Cantiones Sacrae, Motets, Mass for Five Voices and contemporary reflections.
Hire us
Over its almost 50-year history, London Oriana Choir has gained an enviable reputation for its professionalism, high musical standards, a varied and eclectic repertoire and excellent presentation skills.
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
Livestreamed concert
Stars
Tuesday 20th December 2022
Rousing festive music and carols including settings by Vaughan-Williams, Benjamin Britten, Cecilia McDowall, Bob Chilcott and Eric Whitacre.
Harp: Cecily Beer
Organ: Andrew Tait
Recent recordings
In the blue
The piece draws on a poem by US educator and women's rights advocate Alice Freeman Palmer (d.1902). It was commissioned from Anna Disley-Simpson during her composer residency with the London Oriana Choir in 2019-21 as part of a five year initiative by the Choir to promote the work of women composers (www.five15.org) through new commissions from five composers. This is the first recording release from the five15 programme.
Vespertilians (Bats)
An electric setting by American composer Jocelyn Hagen of text from Ovid’s Metamorphoses celebrating these wonderful mysterious creatures.
