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One of London’s liveliest, most adventurous choirs

Founded in 1986, we give concerts, broadcast on radio and TV, record CDs, tour, and commission and perform new music.

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(March 2020) We were due to sing the services at Westminster Abbey over the weekend of April 25th/26th when the Abbey choir is on holiday, but regrettably this engagement will no longer take place. We hope to be able to perform our July concerts as scheduled, but this will depend on how the coronavirus outbreak develops.

Our new all-MacMillan Signum Classics CD, One Equal Music has been receiving enthusiastic reviews:

♦ “A fine choral disc…well worth a listen” (Fiona Maddocks/The Guardian)
♦ “The Elysian Singers under Sam Laughton are excellent, rising to every challenge that James MacMillan poses and coming out shining…This is a very fine disc and a must for any follower of the music of James MacMillan” (MusicWeb)
♦ “An impressive recording. A case, perhaps, of ‘first among equals’” (Gramophone)
♦ “A strong choice for listeners wanting to sample MacMillan’s music…Recommended” (AllMusic)
♦ “The Elysian Singers under Sam Laughton comfortably take everything here in their stride in a well-conceived collection” **** (BBC Music Magazine)
♦ “A fine introduction to MacMillan’s oeuvre” ***** (Choir & Organ)

Samples may be found here and further information and reviews here. The composer has given an interview about the CD (available below).

Watch Part 1 of the James Macmillan interview 

Watch Part 2 of the James Macmillan interview 

Watch our introductory video