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Renaissance Choral Day - Gems from the golden age of polyphony in three London churches
Our London Choral Days are unique and very special events, presenting professional choral ensembles in beautiful buildings. They take the form of a sequence of three concerts interspersed with spoken commentary, walks between the venues, and a good lunch.
They are conceived not as three discrete concerts but as an integrated musical experience. The pleasures are architectural as well as musical, the event taking place in three exceptionally fine churches which are all very different from each other.
For the summer 2026 iteration we have selected three churches which showcase the architectural variety of Central London churches in the Roman Catholic and Anglo-Catholic traditions.
An extraordinary and little-trumpeted feature of London is the presence of a remarkable collection of church, chapel and cathedral choirs. No other city on Earth can boast so many first-rate ensembles. In this vocal ecosystem, professional choirs of all sorts flourish. We have selected three of the best, who are presenting programmes of some of the finest Renaissance choral music from across Europe.
Itinerary
Start: c. 11.00am, The London Oratory (Brompton Oratory), Brompton Road, SW7 (⅓ mile from South Kensington station, or ½ mile from Knightsbridge station). Doors open 30 minutes before.
Concert 1: The London Oratory – The Choir of the London Oratory
Concert 2: St Peter’s, Eaton Square – The Choir of St Peter’s, Eaton Square
Concert 3: All Saints, Margaret Street – Stile Antico
Finish: c. 5.45pm, All Saints, Margaret Street, W1W (¼ mile from Oxford Circus Station).
Practicalities
Price, per person: US$390. This includes admission to the three concerts; a two-course lunch and afternoon refreshments; programme booklet; the services of members of staff. Underground fares are not included because many of you are entitled to free transport.
Admission to the three concerts; a two-course lunch and afternoon refreshments; programme booklet; the services of members of staff. Underground fares are not included because many of you are entitled to free transport. Each of the two journeys costs £2.80, and fares for a day are capped at £8.90.
Lunch and refreshments: Lunch is in a selection of good restaurants near the first concert venue. Audience members are arbitrarily pre-assigned to a particular one. Tea and biscuits are served in the afternoon before the final concert.
Travel between venues is by the London Underground (two journeys, each of two stops, no changes). There are nevertheless walks of about ½ mile at most between churches, restaurants and stations. You are of course welcome to arrange taxis if you wish.
Audience size: between 100 and 150.
Concert 1: The London Oratory – The Choir of the London Oratory
Programme: Tomás Luis de Victoria Magnificat primi toni (II) — Vadam et circuibo — Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Dum complerentur — Missa Tu es Petrus (Kyrie, Gloria) — Salve Regina a 8 — Victoria O sacrum convivium a 6 — Dixit Dominus
Concert 2: St Peter’s, Eaton Square – The Choir of St Peter’s, Eaton Square
Programme: John Taverner Mater Christi sanctissima — Robert Parsons Ave Maria — William Mundy Memor esto verbi tui — William Byrd Peccantem me, quotidie — John Sheppard In pace — Robert Fayrfax O lux beata Trinitas — Robert White Exaudiat te, Dominus
Concert 3: All Saints, Margaret Street – Stile Antico
Programme: Tomás Luis de Victoria O quam gloriosum — John Taverner O Wilhelme pastor bone — Ambrosio Cotes O lux et decus Hispaniae — Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Tu es Petrus — Thomas Crecquillon Andreas Christi famulus — Jerónimo de Aliseda Beatus Franciscus— Nicolas Gombert Virgo sancta Katherina — Palestrina Cantantibus organis (prima pars)— Claudio Monteverdi Stabat virgo Maria — William Byrd Optimam partem elegit — Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli (Credo)
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Testimonials
“Choral concerts of the highest quality performed by three top class vocal ensembles. Wonderful music and singing in distinctive churches, the history, architectural style and highlights of each church described in the programme booklet.
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“All three concerts were superb. I felt very privileged to be able to hear such highly skilled young professionals demonstrating their musicianship.
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“Sublime choral music in wonderful churches, delicious lunch, seamless organisation.
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