About the Choir
The London Philharmonic Choir was founded in 1947 as the chorus for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Working under conductors such as Boulez, Elder, Gardner, Gatti, Haitink, Jurowski, Masur, Nézet-Séguin, Norrington, Rattle, Solti, Tennstedt and Welser-Möst, the Choir has always met with critical acclaim. Now widely regarded as one of the nation’s finest choirs, we perform regularly with the LPO and other world-class orchestras at major venues and festivals throughout the year.
From time to time we travel abroad. Past tours have been to Le Touquet, Budapest, Paris, Lucerne, Rome, Athens, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Canary Islands, and further afield to Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Perth. In January 2004 we were invited to sing in the Vatican’s Papal Concert of Reconciliation. We have also built up an impressive discography throughout our history and continue to participate in recordings for CD, radio and television.
Our standards are high, but it’s not all hard work – we’re a very friendly and relaxed choir, enjoying not only the singing but a bit of socialising too. You’ll find out more about what we do – including information about joining us – on the following pages.
"The orchestral playing was wonderfully vibrant, and the choral singing outstandingly secure and controlled throughout, the polyphony crystal clear over a wide dynamic range."
Concerts in 2025 and 2026 include
John Adams Harmonium Edward Gardner
John Adams On the Transmigration of Souls Vladimir Jurowski
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Tan Dun
Delius A Mass of Life Sir Mark Elder
Handel Messiah Neville Creed
Haydn Missa in tempore belli Vladimir Jurowski
London Soundtrack Festival Gala Concert Ben Palmer
Mahler Symphony No. 8 Edward Gardner
Szymanowski Stabat Mater Edward Gardner
Tan Dun Choral Concerto: Nine Tan Dun
Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony Sir Mark Elder