Congratulations and welcome to Gabriela Opacka-Boccadoro (32), and Nathaniel Morley (22), the successful musicians selected for the sixth year of the prestigious Young Conductors Mentoring Scheme. Read more on our website: www.cefc.org.uk/news/young-c...

COLOSSAL review of our new Elgar album:"Crouch End Festival Chorus celebrate... with choral singing which is as good as any on disc." musicwebinternational.com/2025/05/elga... To hear us perform The Kingdom live in the Royal Festival Hall, visit linktr.ee/crouchendfes... for tickets and info

Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review (this time from David Mellor in The Mail on Sunday) for our new recording of #Elgar's The Kingdom on @signumrecords with @londonmozartplayers @frannychichi (who actually has the The Sun Goeth Down solo), @spconnolly @benjamin.hulett @ashleyrichesbassbaritone .

Let's see where our new release of Elgar's The Kingdom has entered the UK Official charts... You can find links to our album and concert tickets here: linktr.ee/crouchendfes...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from #Gramophone magazine for our new recording of Elgar's The Kingdom! "this is a release to savour" www.gramophone.co.uk/choir-and-or... The album is out now! All links to tickets and the album can be found at linktr.ee/crouchendfes...

We're in the 'Top five releases you need to hear this week' - thanks #Gramophone magazine! "Crouch End Festival Chorus and the London Mozart Players have struck up an enthralling recording partnership"...

The last time we performed #Bernstein’s #ChichesterPsalms was back in 2018 for #BBCRadio3 to celebrate the composer's centenary. Eight years is a long time to wait to sing this wonderful work - a favourite of so many - again. Come and listen at our concert on 5th July linktr.ee/crouchendfes...

Just a short clip from a brilliant behind the scenes video of how, when, where and why our new album, Elgar's The Kingdom, was recorded and our conductor @datconductor.bsky.social 's encyclopedic knowledge of it all. 🎶 You can watch the full video on our YouTube channel... youtu.be/mm9ISHfbPVY?...

📣**OUT NOW**📣 Our new album, released today! #Elgar's The Kingdom with #LondonMozartPlayers #FrancescaChiejina #DameSarahConnolly #BenjaminHulett and #AshleyRiches on #SignumRecords Available on all good streaming platforms: lnk.to/Elgarkingdom

Did you know, you can pre-save our new album, Elgar: The Kingdom ahead of its release on Friday? Have a listen to the singles already released here: lnk.to/Elgarkingdom

It was wonderful to join superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli again for two nights at The O2. Check our our YouTube channel for some lovely videos from the audience and if you like what you hear, join us on 5th July. Early bird tickets on sale now - get 20% off with code EB20. tinyurl.com/CEFCfaure

We're back at @theo2 to take to the stage for two nights with @andreabocelli 🎶

Excellent news today from #NationalYouthChoir about Matthew, who took part in the very first year of our Young Conductors Mentoring Scheme! Congratulations #MatthewQuinn!

Join us at #HolyTrinity #SloaneSquare on 5th July for a beautiful selection of choral music including Janacek, Judith Weir, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and the ever popular Faure Requiem. Get your discounted early bird tickets using code EB20 ... tinyurl.com/CEFCfaure

Many thanks to @bernardhughes.bsky.social and the team at @theartsdesk.bsky.social fon their fantastic review of our new recording of Elgar's The Kingdom with #LMP on #signum lnk.to/Elgarkingdom 🎶

Dear Dragons Den - we'd like funding to create our own @datconductor.bsky.social action figures so we can still practice under his watchful eye even when we don't have a rehearsal due to Easter 😏😁. N.B. There's TWO tuning forks!?! Trying to tell us something? 🤔 #versatilechoir #londonchoir #choir

Thank you to everyone who came along for our return to Alexandra Palace, the first time this year, for the exhilarating musical force that is Beethoven's Missa Solemnis...

Wonderful to catch-up with the Friends of @thechoircefc.bsky.social and to see their performance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, at the amazing Alexandra Palace Threatre. Well done to everyone for a great performance 👏🏻

We're ready for today's concert Beethoven: Missa Solemnis Are you coming? Don't forget, it's a 6pm start! There are just a few last minute tickets left - visit Alexandra Palace online or in person... www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

More on our forthcoming release, Elgar's The Kingdom on @signumrecords featuring @londonmozartplayers. Full album out 9th May...lnk.to/Elgarkingdom And if you like this, come and hear us on Sun 13th with Missa Solemnis in AllyPally www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis... youtu.be/xG3N7uSIatw?...

Final handful of premium seats just released … best views and acoustics guaranteed! www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

Out now on all good podcast platforms, check out our conductor @datconductor.bsky.social on #ChoralaChihuahua... open.spotify.com/episode/4s8r...

Today is the last day to apply for this year's Young Conductors Mentoring Scheme. To find out more, visit... www.cefc.org.uk/about-us/you...

As our next concert, Beethoven: Missa Solemnis on 13th April,will be held at the refurbished #Victorian theatre in #AlexandraPalace, we will be forgoing our usual black clothing and embracing our surroundings in full Victoriana. To witness the finery, visit www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

We're not called the most versatile choir in the country for nothing! Coming up after #Beethoven at #AllyPally we have #AndreaBocelli at The O2, our new #Elgar album released, #VideoGames music at #RoyalAlbertHall, and #KarlJenkins at #RoyalFestivalHall Tickets and info... linktr.ee/crouchendfes...

🎉**NEW SINGLE KLAXON** 🎉 The first single from our forthcoming album - Elgar's The Kingdom - is out now and available on all good streaming sites (link below). The album is available to pre-order... (released 9th May) lnk.to/Elgarkingdom #versatilechoir #londonchoir #choir #singing #classicalmusic

The 24hr countdown is on for the release of the first single, out tomorrow, from our new recording of #Elgar's #TheKingdom with #LondonMozartPlayers on #SignumRecords Available across all good streaming platforms, so make sure to follow us on social channels, Spotify, YouTube and more!

A lovely memory popped up today to give us that #FridayFeeling ahead of tonight's rehearsal of Beethoven: Missa Solemnis - All You Need is Love. Recorded at @abbeyroadstudios. Video on the first comment...

The orchestra who will be joining us at #AllyPally for #Beethoven: Missa Solemnis on 13th April is #TheHanoverBand We love performing with them, so make sure to get your tickets before they're gone! www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis... #classicalmusic #classicalconcert #choir #orchestra

What a big, happy, colourful weekend! A #Holi celebration that the daughter of two of our singers spotted matched our advertising for our next Beethoven concert and a very happy conductor, whose team won silverware! Tickets for 13th April at #AllyPally ... www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

Thanks to everyone who came along to our open rehearsal last night. We're now looking forward to our concert in #Allypally next month (13th April) Tickets available now... www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis... #versatilechoir #londonchoir #choir #singing #concert #classicalmusic #Beethoven

Just one month to go until we take to the stage again at Alexandra Palace again for Beethoven: Missa Solemnis. Don't miss out, get your tickets at www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis... See you there! 🎵

Happy #internationalwomensday from the women of #CEFC! 🎵🎉

*CALLING ALL YOUNG CONDUCTORS* Get the chance to lead this world-class symphony choir amd move your conducting career onwards and upwards with our #YoungConductors Mentoring Scheme! If you are a talented young musician with an interest in choral conducting, visit www.cefc.org.uk/about-us/you...

Not long to go until our *OPEN REHEARSAL* and spaces are down to just single figures for lower voices.So if you're a tenor or bass, get your free tickets before they disappear! While upper voice places are now full, you can join a waiting list. Further info and free tickets: tinyurl.com/CEFCOpenMS

What a FLIPPING brilliant line upwe have coming up. Won't SUGAR coat it, they're EGGxactly the kind of concerts you'll love. The only probLEM ON the cards will be choosing between them! Be quick and snafFL(e)OUR tickets up ASAP! Nowt BUT TERrific times ahead! linktr.ee/crouchendfes... #PancakeDay

What a fantastic drone shot by Kevin Neale on a sunny morning over Alexandra Palace. We can't wait to sing there again next month with Beethoven: Missa Solemnis on 13th with The Hanover Band and some wonderful soloists Tickets and further info: www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

Ahead of our AGM, the longest serving members of the choir were presented with pins for 10, 20 and 30yr tenures. There was even a 40yr pin for a singer with us since day one! If you think you might like to join our ranks, come along to our open rehearsal later this month! tinyurl.com/CEFCOpenMS

Just one day left to grab your *EARLY BIRD* tickets for our Beethoven: Missa Solemnis at Alexandra Palace - don't miss out! FUN FACT: The music you hear on this post is actually us during our last live performance of Missa Solemnis! 🎵 www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our next #YoungConductors Mentoring Scheme! If you are, or know someone who is, a talented young musician with an interest in choral conducting, visit our website for more details... www.cefc.org.uk/about-us/you...

It's the last week for *EARLY BIRD PRICES* for our Missa Solemnis at #AlexandraPalace Grab your tickets before you lose the February discount! No codes or anything, the discount is already built into the price. Tickets: www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

We're not the only ones celebrating our 40th season - you may have noticed a little show called #Eastenders has also just turned 40! 🎉 Let's look back on that Christmassy episode we were in back in 2013. As you might expect, it's all carols and crying... and Carol's crying 😭 #VersatileChoir

Our *OPEN REHEARSAL* for prospective members is filling up fast (sopranos - FULL, altos - just one space left), so if you're looking to join a choir, try a new choir, or 'graduate' up from a community choir, come along. Tenors & basses are especially welcome. Find out more... tinyurl.com/CEFCOpenMS

We ❤️ our choir - especially with all these brilliant concerts coming up! Link in bio for more event info. Music here is us at #AbbeyRoadStudios for the #BBC with #RaeMorris. You can watch more about it on our #YouTube channel youtu.be/QOxn-WC6hrM?... #ValentinesDay #versatilechoir #Singing

Looking for an original and thoughtful gift for #ValentinesDay ? Give the gift of music, with tickets for a beautiful performance of #Beethoven's Missa Solemnis on 13th April in Alexandra Palace Tickets: www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/mis...

If you're thinking of joining a new choir, this is the perfect chance to come along and try us out. Only six places per voice part, so don't miss out! tinyurl.com/CEFCOpenMS #londonchoir #versatilechoir #singing #choir

We are greatly looking forward to returning to #TheO2 with #AndreaBocelli again for two nights in May... #versatilechoir #londonchoir

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from #Ham&High for our concert at the weekend... www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2490641...

If you are thinking about coming along to our forthcoming open rehearsal with a view to joining us, here are just some of the things we're looking forward to this year... All tickets links, dates and venues can be found on our Linktree... linktr.ee/crouchendfes...

Our return to the stunning @sloanechurch for our first London concert of the year