Orlando Chamber Choir, London

Orlando Chamber Choir is a small and friendly London chamber choir which performs regularly in Central London venues. While specialising in Renaissance and Baroque music the choir has succeeded in building a varied repertoire stretching over five centuries - including a cappella music and more ambitious works in co-operation with professional soloists and instrumentalists.

The choir consists of about 30 enthusiastic amateur musicians. Most have had singing lessons or vocal training and many perform with other choirs as well. The experience and ambition of the singers allows Orlando Chamber Choir to concentrate on musical interpretation and vocal technique to ensure performances that are more than just note perfect.

Orlando Chamber Choir has had the privilege of working with four outstanding musical directors since it was founded in 1994: Brian Gordon, Edward Wickham, James Weeks and, from January 2012, Richard Wilberforce. It is thanks to their musical expertise and vocal techniques that the choir has developed its rich and distinctive sound.

The choir promotes at least three major concerts each year, often performing at St James's Piccadilly. Highlights include Purcell's Dido and Aeneas with Brian Gordon, Buxtehude's Membra Jesu Nostri with Edward Wickham and, in November 2011, a triumphant performance of Handel's oratorio Alexander's Feast directed by James Weeks. Apart from these major concerts Orlando Chamber Choir regularly promotes smaller projects such as Christmas Carol concerts and choral workshops in the UK or abroad.

Orlando Chamber Choir is a registered charity (no. 1059881).