EX CATHEDRA | Inspiring singing

2024-25 SEASON ANNOUNCED

From Allegri's soaring Miserere to Bach, Bruckner and arrangements of your favourite love songs, we're excited to share more magical live music with you. Find concerts in Birmingham, Coventry, Hagley, Hereford, Leicester, Lichfield, London, Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton.

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SUMMER MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT

Sumer is icumen in - and we can’t wait to celebrate the return of warm, light evenings, birdsong and holidays. Unwind and enjoy an enchanting evening of seasonal music and readings - in Birmingham, Hereford, London, Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton

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SUMMER MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT

Sumer is icumen in - and we can’t wait to celebrate the return of warm, light evenings, birdsong and holidays. Unwind and enjoy an enchanting evening of seasonal music and readings - in Birmingham, Hereford, London, Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton

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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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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. We need your help.

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UNITY

"Unity was inspired by reflecting upon my own experiences of integration" says composer Dan Ludford-Thomas. "Initially the task was to write a song inspired by the Commonwealth Games. When we invited Anderton Park Primary School it became much more meaningful to me. The children sent me their words around the theme “unity” and this inspired me to reflect upon my own experiences. It was my particular fight as a child and my call to all." This film is possible thanks to a number of funders, including Birmingham Music Education Partnership and forms part of A Creative City Project generously funded by Birmingham City Council.

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Forthcoming events

Amadeus: film with live music
Friday 17 May 2024, 7.00pm
Symphony Hall
Summer Music by Candlelight
Wednesday 12 June 2024, 8.00pm
Hereford Cathedral
Summer Music by Candlelight
Thursday 13 June 2024, 8.00pm
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton

WATCH WITH US

  • You are Everything – Birmingham Children’s Hospital Lifting Spirits Choir

  • #WeareExCathedra

  • Unity

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News & Reviews

  • “its beauty, drama and loving attention to detail. A moving and truly memorable experience” – St John Passion review

    “the choir has long been a much-loved West Midlands institution, renowned for its imaginative programmes,… read more

  • “an atmospheric and compelling performance” – St John Passion review

    “Ex Cathedra was in exceptionally fine voice. The chorales were impressively detailed with crisp diction… read more