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CML’s journey down England’s Lanes

CML’s journey down England’s Lanes

A packed house at St James Garlickhythe on Thursday 9th May saw a polished performance by Collegium Musicum of London of English a cappella choral favourites. Highlights included tenor James Moriarty’s sparkling rendition of Paul McCartney’s When I’m Sixty-Four. The choir, under the expert direction of MD Greg Morris brought the house down when they… Continue Reading

CML’s Northern Lights dazzle Temple audience

CML’s Northern Lights dazzle Temple audience

March 9 saw Collegium Musicum of London return to Temple church for a concert of music by northern European composers. A large and appreciative audience was present as the choir gave a polished and inspired performance under the assured direction of its musical director Greg Morris. ‘What a beautiful way to discover some composers who… Continue Reading

Yuletide festivities with Battersea dogs and cats

Yuletide festivities with Battersea dogs and cats

Now a tradition at this time of year, Collegium Musicum of London entertained a large and appreciative audience in Chelsea – including some fine canines and a smattering of A list celebrities – helping to raise funds for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. This is CML’s tenth year at St Luke’s, and it’s always a… Continue Reading

CML packs out St James’s for triumphant Baroque programme

CML packs out St James’s for triumphant Baroque programme

For the first time in its history, Collegium Musicum of London opened the gallery at St James’s, Piccadilly, as audience numbers swelled for the choir’s concert on Saturday 18th November. Rapturous applause greeted CML’s spirited and polished renditions of classic works by Handel, Vivaldi, Bach and Purcell. And audience members were generous in their praise:… Continue Reading

CML wows audience in Rotherhithe

CML wows audience in Rotherhithe

…with the help of ‘Lady Danbury’ Collegium Musicum of London returned to the Brunel Museum’s spectacular Grand Entrance Hall on the banks of the Thames in early July for a programme of choral music and readings on a nautical theme. Former CML member Caroline Crampton’s book, The Way to the Sea – about the journey… Continue Reading

Songs of Farewell from CML

Songs of Farewell from CML

The yearning and regret at parting, the optimism of new beginnings and the religious promise of an afterlife are common themes in Western classical music. In its spring concert, Collegium Musicum of London Chamber Choir explored these sensibilities – alongside the retrospective poignancy of a composer’s last works. Choral music by a diverse collection of… Continue Reading