Patron: Cecilia McDowall
The choir
London Oriana Choir is one of Britain’s leading choral groups and one of the most exciting and versatile in London with a rich history of performances and recordings.
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From baroque to rock, sacred to secular, a cappella or accompanied in venues great and small in London, around the UK and abroad, we welcome you to listen, support and join us in making and appreciating great music.
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In 2016, the choir launched its five15 initiative in support of women composers, a five year project which included increased programming, commissions, recordings and much more.
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In the 2023/24 season the choir celebrated its 50th Anniversary with events including a Gala concert, new album release and collaborations with The Gesualdo Six.
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Retiring collections at our 2025/6 season London concerts are in aid of Pembroke Academy of Music - a music education project based in Walworth South London for young people aged 7-14 years who experience socio-economic disadvantage. Click on the logo to donate now!
What's on?
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Friday 12th December 2025, 7pm
Milton Court Concert Hall, 1 Milton St, London EC2Y 9BH
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Fidelio Orchestra
Lotte Betts-Dean mezzo soprano
Betty Makharisnky soprano
Raffaello Morales conductor
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Arguably his most famous work, Mahler's extraordinary Symphony No.2 in C minor moves from the funeral visions of Totenfeier - the first movement originally conceived as a tone poem - to the apotheosis of the choral finale that earned Mahler the reputation as a leading composer that he would enjoy for the following fifteen years of his life.
We are delighted to be partnering with the Fidelio Orchestra, Raffaello Morales and leading soloists for this rousing concert.
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Candlelight Carols
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Friday 19th and Saturday 20th December 2025, 7.30pm
St James's Church, Piccadilly, London W1AJ 9LL
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Now a regular favourite in London's festive season, join Dominic Ellis-Peckham and London Oriana Choir for a festive concert of Christmas choral favourites, and audience carols, including works by John Rutter and Bob Chilcott, in the beautiful setting of St James' Church Piccadilly.
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TICKETS - SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER
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Hire us
Over its 50-year history, London Oriana Choir has gained an enviable reputation for its professionalism, flexibility, and high musical standards - delivering world-class performances at a wide range of events.
Join us
Our members tell us over and over again that, for them, London Oriana Choir is all about the joy of music-making, excellence, variety, community and passion.
Recent events
Candlelight Carols
Saturday 21st December 2024
Watch London Oriana Choir in their festive home of St James’s Piccadilly for a concert with a host of choral favourites, and audience carols, including music from Sir David Willcocks, Cecilia McDowall, Errollyn Wallen and Eric Whitacre. View the concert programme here.
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Recent recordings
Her Voice
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, London Oriana Choir presents an album of recordings of nine a capella commissions written for the Choir’s ground-breaking five15 initiative promoting women composers, with works by composers-in-residence Cheryl Frances Hoad, Rebecca Dale, Jessica Curry, Anna Disley-Simpson and Hannah Kendall.
Vespertilians (Bats)
An electric setting by American composer Jocelyn Hagen of text from Ovid’s Metamorphoses celebrating these wonderful mysterious creatures.
