Royal Choral Society – Duruflé’s Requiem – 6pm
The Royal Choral Society returns to Holy Trinity Sloane St with an uplifting programme of 19th and 20th century music by Romantic composers. The main work of the evening will be Duruflé’s Requiem, a favourite for choirs and audiences, blending Gregorian chant with rich harmonies, drama and power, but overall reflective in spirit and closer to Fauré than Verdi.
Tickets:
£30 (includes reserved premium seats, programme and interval drink) SOLD OUT
£20 (unreserved)
Brahms’ lyrical Liebesleider Waltzes end the first half, performed by an alternating combination of soloists and choir. Accompanied by piano duet, Brahms’ own pianistic style exquisitely characterises with great perception each of the short movements.
Equally full of Romantic expression are Schubert’s vocal quartet Gebet (‘Prayer’) and the Swedish composer Wilhelm Stenhammar’s Vårnatt (‘Spring night’), the latter a favourite of Swedish choirs with its effervescent ending and climax. A gem for both choirs and audiences.
Interspersed between these works will be the Romance and Tarantella from Rachmaninoff’s Suite for Two Pianos. They represent the finest of the great pianist’s composing style, both packed with his characteristically lush harmony and keyboard virtuosity. One of the most famous performances of this piece was at a party in Los Angeles where Rachmaninoff performed it together with Vladimir Horowitz!
The concert opens with Brahms’ piano duet arrangement of his much-loved ‘Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen, the fourth movement of his German Requiem, which quotes from Psalm 84 ‘How lovely is thy dwelling place’.
Upcoming Events
Now May We Singen – 7.30pm
A gala concert of Cecilia McDowall’s music to celebrate her 75th birthday
Brought together by their love, partnership and patronage of one the world’s most celebrated contemporary composers, this very special concert will celebrate the breadth and brilliance of Cecilia McDowall in her 75th birthday year. With performances of commissions, a unique collaboration between the choirs and rare chances to hear hidden gems from McDowall’s choral world, this performance promises to enrich and enlighten.
London Oriana Choir : Dominic Ellis-Peckham
Vox Anima Chamber Choir : James Meaders
City Chamber Choir : Stephen Jones
Addison Singers Chamber Choir : Matthew Thomas Morgan
Matthew Hough, piano
Fenella Humphreys, violin
Elder High School Glee Club – 3pm – FREE CONCERT
Celebrate the songs you love! Broadway showstoppers, American folk traditions, & pop favourites — performed in rich four-part men's harmony.
Elder High School is an all-boys high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its acclaimed Elder Glee Club has toured across the United States and much of Europe since 1976. For this concert tour, the ensemble is led by Co-Directors Marco Colant and Justin Kohler.
From the bright lights of Broadway to beloved folk tunes from the US to Africa, and chart-topping pop — experience it all in powerful four-part male harmony! Audiences will enjoy a vibrant mix of classics, including timeless hits by The Temptations, the joyful groove of Stevie Wonder, and the sun-soaked harmonies of The Beach Boys. The program also features moving spirituals such as Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel, Climbin’ Up the Mountain, Poor Man Lazarus, and We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace, adding depth and soul to the performance. Blending rich choral tradition with the energy of pop and soul favourites, the Elder School Glee Club delivers an uplifting musical experience that celebrates harmony, nostalgia, and the joy of live performance.
SSCS – Messa di Gloria – Giacomo Puccini – 6pm
SSCS is delighted to invite you to our Summer Concert 2026 on Sunday 5 July at 6pm, directed by Oliver Lallemant. The programme is Giacomo Puccini's Messa di Gloria and tickets are available here or on the door. You can download the flyer here. SSCS is always looking for even more members to be a part of our wonderfully fun and engaging choir. There's no audition; we welcome everyone. Email Olly for details admin@sloanesquarechoralsociety.com