Welcome
to
Hertfordshire
Chorus

Under the musical direction of David Temple MBE,
our members believe in the sheer joy and power of music
to bring people closer together.
One of the UK’s finest symphonic choirs,
we are known for commissioning new music,
high-quality yet passionate singing
and for tackling difficult, rarely performed music
as well as much-loved and well-known pieces.

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New Recording

Our new Signum Records recording of selections from Louis Halsey’s new carol book Nova! Nova! is now on sale.

We have also made the first commercial recording of Karl Jenkins’s ensemble version of The Armed Man, which will be available early in 2024.

COME TO A WORKSHOP
with David Temple and Hertfordshire Chorus

Free workshop on Karl Jenkins’s The Armed Man and Haydn’s Nelson Mass
7.30pm Wednesday 10th January 2024.

Booking now

 

Michael Kibblewhite

It is with great sadness that we heard of the death of  Michael Kibblewhite, Musical Director of Hertfordshire Chorus from 1977 to 2000.

His superb all-round musicianship and passion inspired all those who were fortunate enough to sing with him.

 

Hertfordshire Chorus New Members
Sing with us

We’re always looking for good singers to join Hertfordshire Chorus. We are passionate believers in the physical and mental benefits of choral singing. If you’re looking for a high quality friendly choir in Hertfordshire, look no further.

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Hire us

Hertfordshire Chorus is here to help you – we can provide a high quality choir of any size for concerts, recordings, weddings  and other events.

Watch us at the Game Music Festival 2022.

James McCarthy takes a bow at The Barbican with Hertfordshire Chorus david Temple and Ruth Jenkins-Robertson
Support us

Do you see yourself as a Patron of the Arts? We offer a choice of becoming a Friend, Patron, Benefactor or a member of the Conductor’s Circle.

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LISTEN TO US

Listen to us on live recordings including Parry’s rarely heard
De Profundis, and hear excerpts from our recordings.

BUY OUR RECORDINGS
In the press

…What a brilliant choir you are — so incisive, confident and expressive and all round plain musical and, with the BBC Concert Orchestra, I don’t expect to hear a better live performance anywhere…

Britten Ballad of Heroes; Bliss Morning Heroes. Watford Colosseum

…In many ways, the concert reflected the huge contribution Hertfordshire Chorus has made to modern choral music.

 

James McCarthy Codebreaker; Will Todd Ode to a Nightingale. St Albans Cathedral

… Put simply, it was the finest performance of The Kingdom that I have ever heard, or can ever hope to hear… this was the real Elgar, and a performance of The Kingdom of which everyone involved can be immensely proud.

Elgar The Kingdom. St Albans Cathedral

A truly inspirational evening…The whole programme was a delight… Hertfordshire Chorus suggested to me last year .. that they can hold their own against any choir in the land. This year at the Royal Festival Hall my view was confirmed.

Holst Hymn to Jesus; Berlioz Te Deum. Royal Festival Hall

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