A packed house at St James’s, Piccadilly was present for CML’s first return to Bach’s momentous work since 2006. Under the expert guidance of the choir’s MD, and alongside a host of top Baroque instrumentalists and soloists, CML produced a spirited and polished performance which can only have added to the ensemble’s growing reputation in… Continue Reading
Temple Church on December 14th was the setting for CML’s sell-out Christmas Messiah. A host of top-drawer soloists and period instrumentalists lined up alongside the choir, creating an impressive ensemble for Handel’s seasonal favourite. Collegium Musicum of London Chamber Choir Temple Players Greg Morris, conductor Grace Davidson, soprano James Hall, alto James Way, tenor William… Continue Reading
In autumn 2019, Collegium Musicum of London was thrilled to take part in English Touring Opera‘s semi-staged production of JS Bach’s monumental St Matthew Passion, at Temple Church in London. An ecstatic audience attended the event, which featured a children’s choir, authentic baroque instrumentalists and a host of exceptional soloists. The production is now touring the… Continue Reading
CML returned to the charismatic Brunel Museum for its Favourite Things concert on 5 October. The programme included works specially chosen by the choir’s singers, and featured solo vocal and instrumental performances by members of the ensemble. The evening was hosted by CML MD Greg Morris, who also accompanied the choir on piano, while Matthew… Continue Reading
Saturday 16th June saw another packed venue in central London as CML’s Pacem concert attracted considerable interest at the Swiss Church in Covent Garden. The centrepiece was Vaughan Williams’s impassioned plea for peace Dona nobis pacem, arranged by Greg Morris for chamber ensemble and piano. Soloists Augusta Hebbert and Michael Hickman, alongside actor Brendan Charleson,… Continue Reading
The choir’s acappella concert of 16th-century English and Spanish music last Saturday at St Bart’s in Smithfield showed CML at its polished best – in front of a sell-out audience. Guitarist Moises Silva contributed hugely to an enjoyable evening in truly stunning surroundings. Watch out for the CD and digital download later in the year! Audience… Continue Reading