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CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT

Immerse yourself in the serene embrace of these popular, atmospheric concert - where hushed anticipation and spellbinding seasonal music fills the air, as we celebrate the magic and mystery of the season. Find concerts in Birmingham, Coventry, Hagley, Hereford, Leicester, Lichfield, Moseley, London, Shrewsbury & Wolverhampton.

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SUPPORT YOUR WORLD-CLASS CHOIR

Ex Cathedra is a charity about singing. We believe everyone should have opportunity to be inspired by extraordinary choral music. We need your help.

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#WeareExCathedra

We're very excited to share this short film with you. It's only 49 seconds, but we've packed a lot in - enjoy! We'd love to welcome you. Find out how and where you can hear us live, how you can get involved, and how you can support us - here on our website - welcome!

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LATEST ALBUM - GENTLE FLAME

We are thrilled to present this new album of music by Liz Dilnot Johnson in her 60th birthday year (2024), including several works written for Ex Cathedra.

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UNITY

"Unity was inspired by reflecting upon my own experiences of integration" says composer Dan Ludford-Thomas. "Initially the task was to write a song inspired by the Commonwealth Games. When we invited Anderton Park Primary School it became much more meaningful to me. The children sent me their words around the theme “unity” and this inspired me to reflect upon my own experiences. It was my particular fight as a child and my call to all." This film is possible thanks to a number of funders, including Birmingham Music Education Partnership and forms part of A Creative City Project generously funded by Birmingham City Council.

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Academy of Vocal Music: Recruiting Now!

Ex Cathedra Academy of Vocal Music are recruiting new members to all of tour choirs where we provide exciting opportunities for young singers aged 4-18. Our approach enables us to get to know each singer as an individual. We provide a variety of opportunities for training and performances alongside Ex Cathedra, and for a range of other partners, including The Nutcracker for Birmingham Royal Ballet To request more information and our membership pack, please contact Gemma by emailing: education@excathedra.co.uk

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Forthcoming events

Christmas Music by Candlelight
Friday 13 December 2024, 7.30pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Christmas Music by Candlelight
Saturday 14 December 2024, 7.00pm
St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton
Christmas Music by Candlelight
Monday 16 December 2024, 7.30pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

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News & Reviews

  • “simply magnificent. Never has such an intense two-and-something hours sped-by so utterly engrossingly” 5*

    “This performance of Bach’s mighty B Minor Mass by Ex Cathedra and the Ex Cathedra… read more

  • “a nicely balanced programme which, like a well-stuffed Christmas stocking just kept yielding its delights” 5* review

    “… The concert drew on repertoire explored by this now well-established choir during the first… read more

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JOY IN THE MORNING

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