Whitehall Choir – Monteverdi: Vespers – 7:45pm
Conductor: Joanna Tomlinson
London Baroque Sinfonia
Soloists: Zoë Brookshaw, Rebecca Outram, Gareth Treseder, Greg Tassell, Colin Campbell and James Oldfield
Tickets: £22, £16, £10
Monteverdi’s Vespro della Beata Vergine or Vespers for the Blessed Virgin was published in 1610 for feast days of the Virgin Mary. It was written in the composer’s role as Maestro della Musica at the court of the Gonzaga Dukes of Mantua but this large-scale publication may have also been a calling card to try to secure a better position! Monteverdi skilfully demonstrates both the old religious style of writing as well as the more florid operatic style that was just emerging, with a thrilling combination of solo, choral and instrumental forces.
Whitehall Choir, under its dynamic Music Director Joanna Tomlinson, is one of London’s leading amateur choirs. They are joined by the London Baroque Sinfonia, whose members are some of the best players of period instruments in the UK.
Joanna Tomlinson is also Principal Conductor of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain Girls’ Choir and Artistic Director of Constanza Chorus. Recent engagements include conducting Bach’s Mass in B minor at Cadogan Hall with Constanza Chorus and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Future Whitehall Choir concerts
Ice and Fire
A programme of choral music from the Baltic region, including works by Arvo Pärt, Veljo Tormis and Galina Grigorjeva.
Thursday 30th June, St Peter’s Eaton Square, SW1W 9AL
Whitehall Choir is a Registered Charity No. 280478
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