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Vasari Singers

“One of the world’s finest choirs” Rob Barnett, Classical MusicWeb International

“One of the most accomplished small choral groups of our time” Gramophone Magazine

“Distinguished singing from a superb choir” International Record Review

“A really outstanding choir” Ward Swingle, founder, Swingle Singers

These accolades illustrate Vasari’s versatility and passion in performing choral music from a wide range of styles and eras. The choir enjoys a varied repertoire each year, performing well known choral works as well as lesser-known repertoire from the English and European Renaissance right up to contemporary commissions. In 2005 the choir celebrated its 25th anniversary with a highly regarded project including 10 new commissions, a recording of these and other 21st century anthems and a world premiere concert at St John’s, Smith Square, critically acclaimed in the Observer. Francis Pott’s The Cloud of Unknowing, premiered last month, was the largest and most ambitious of these anniversary commissions. The 80 minute oratorio, performed as the closing concert in the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music, was immensely well received by both audience and critics.

The Choir performs regularly in most of London’s major concert venues and has taken part in numerous commercial concerts and festivals, including the BBC Proms. It is often to be heard on BBC Radio 3 and has also featured on BBC TV, including regular appearances on Songs of Praise. As well as concerts, taking part in choral evensong is a major feature of Vasari’s schedule. The Choir sings regularly in Canterbury Cathedral at the request of the Dean and Chapter and at other main English cathedrals, including in 2005 at Liverpool Anglican and Metropolitan Cathedrals and in April 2006, at Westminster Abbey on the occasion of HM The Queen’s 80th Birthday.

Vasari’s substantial discography also features recordings across a wide range of periods and styles, from Palestrina and Lotti, to Britten, Fauré, Kodály, Swingle and 21st century composers. The Gramophone Award-nominated recording featuring the Howells Requiem and Frank Martin Mass was re-released by Signum in 2004 and the recent recordings of works by the French composer Marcel Dupré, both received Gramophone’s ‘Editor’s Choice’ accolade and Anthems of the 21st Century received critical acclaim.

Jonathan Cooke Limited is proud to be working with the Vasari Singers and looks forward to a long and enjoyable association together.

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