Choral works inspired by Shakespeare, interspersed with brief readings given by Philip Rham. The programme includes pieces by Chilcott, Gibbons, Howells and Dove among others.
ORA Singers is an award-winning 18-voice ensemble and world-leading commissioner of choral music. In its first 10 years the group has released 11 albums to critical acclaim, performed in the UK, the USA and Europe, had its music and music videos broadcast across the globe (and in every continent including Antarctica) and commissioned 100 new choral works.
ORA Singers continues the centuries-long living tradition of choral singing in Britain. The group is recognised for its modern approach and is one of the world’s foremost commissioners of contemporary choral music, which it often performs alongside Renaissance masterpieces in its celebrated concerts and recordings.
The group has a primary aim of 100 new commissions by 100 contemporary composers within 10 years, seeking out the world’s most talented composers to write new commissions.
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The President’s Concert
“Spirit of Shakespeare”
Choral works inspired by Shakespeare, interspersed with brief readings given by Philip Rham. The programme includes pieces by Chilcott, Gibbons, Howells and Dove among others.
ORA Singers is an award-winning 18-voice ensemble and world-leading commissioner of choral music. In its first 10 years the group has released 11 albums to critical acclaim, performed in the UK, the USA and Europe, had its music and music videos broadcast across the globe (and in every continent including Antarctica) and commissioned 100 new choral works.
ORA Singers continues the centuries-long living tradition of choral singing in Britain. The group is recognised for its modern approach and is one of the world’s foremost commissioners of contemporary choral music, which it often performs alongside Renaissance masterpieces in its celebrated concerts and recordings.
The group has a primary aim of 100 new commissions by 100 contemporary composers within 10 years, seeking out the world’s most talented composers to write new commissions.