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RACHMANINOFF VESPERS

This masterpiece of unaccompanied choral writing is a radiant tapestry of ancient chant and lush Romantic harmony.

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THE GARDEN OF LOVE

Love and nature are in full bloom in this programme of evocative imagery and shimmering harmony. Selections from Claude Le Jeune’s innovative 16th-century Le printemps set spring as the season of love - the timeless subject for Palestrina and Daniel-Lesur. You'll also hear music by Giovanni Gabrieli, Liz Dilnot Johnson, and a world premiere from Bobbie-Jane Gardner.

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Music to surprise, delight and speak to your soul

Escape the day-to-day and join us for some magical and memorable concerts that will surprise, delight and speak to your soul. We can't wait to share music by JS (and JL) Bach, Kerensa Briggs, James Burton, Daniel-Lesur, Duke Ellington, Duruflé, Lalande, Joanna Marsh, and many more. Book today to secure your seats — including for our much-loved, atmospheric Christmas Music by Candlelight concerts.

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SUPPORT YOUR WORLD-CLASS CHOIR

Ex Cathedra is a charity about singing. We believe everyone should have opportunity to be inspired by extraordinary choral music. To do this, we need your help.

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Academy of Vocal Music: Recruiting Now!

Join us! Our Ex Cathedra Academy of Vocal Music choirs provide exciting opportunities for young singers aged 4-18. Our approach enables us to get to know each singer as an individual, with a variety of opportunities for training and performances alongside Ex Cathedra, and other partners, including The Nutcracker for Birmingham Royal Ballet. To find out more and arrange to come to a taster rehearsal, please contact us by emailing: education@excathedra.co.uk

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#WeareExCathedra

We're very excited to share this short film with you. It's only 49 seconds, but we've packed a lot in - enjoy! We'd love to welcome you. Find out how and where you can hear us live, how you can get involved, and how you can support us - here on our website - welcome!

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Forthcoming events

The Garden of Love
Saturday 25 April 2026, 7.00pm
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
Rachmaninoff Vespers
Saturday 16 May 2026, 7.00pm
St James the Greater, Leicester
Rachmaninoff Vespers
Thursday 28 May 2026, 7.30pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

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