On the 8th May The London Chorus is joining people up and down the country to mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day and celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of the Second World War in Europe with a performance of Arthur Bliss’ Morning Heroes. The work is a choral symphony in five sections and scored for narrator, chorus and large orchestra. The poems Bliss chose are wide ranging – Homer, Whitman, Owen, Li Tai Po and Roger Nichols. Morning Heroes was composed for the Norwich Festival in 1930. The score is powerful and dramatic. Performances are rare and here is a chance to experience a masterpiece.
The London Chorus and New London Orchestra, under the baton of Adrian Brown, are thrilled to have as our orator Petroc Trelawny. A giant in the world of radio and television broadcasting, Petroc is one of the best-known voices across the BBC’s classical music programming having presented the BBC Proms on radio and television for 25 years.
The program will also include works by Vaughan Williams, Martinů, Walton, and Holst.
Vaughan Williams – Six Choral Songs to be Sung in Time of War
Martinů – Memorial to Lidice
Walton – Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
Bliss – Morning Heroes
Holst – I vow to thee, my country
Adrian Brown – conductor
Petroc Trelawny – orator
The London Chorus
New London Orchestra
Petroc Trelawny – orator
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 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