Armonico Consort is a critically acclaimed choir and instrumental ensemble renowned for inspiring audiences with passionate performances, providing imaginative singing opportunities for young people through their singing education programme, and helping people living with dementia through the power of music.
Inspiring audiences with passionate performances
Critically acclaimed choir and instrumental ensemble Armonico Consort entertains audiences across the country with its high quality concerts, outstanding recordings and innovative projects.
The legacy of a choir that lasts forever
AC Academy is Armonico Consort’s extensive and imaginative singing education programme, which reaches 15,000 young people a year offering life-changing experiences and first-class performance opportunities through fun and engaging singing projects.
Helping communities through the power of music
Led by Armonico Consort’s professional musicians, we bring our expertise and knowledge to create amazing musical experiences for communities.
We provide singing programmes for young people, employees, older adults, care homes and singing workshops for people who are living with dementia.
What's On
NAKED BYRD 2
NAKED BYRD 2: 26/09/2024 - 03/10/2024
Ten years on from our most successful concert series and CD recordings to date, indulge yourself in the second part of our collection of the incredible world of choral music from the last 800 years, with simple raw emotion at its heart. Featuring some of the Greatest Choral music ever written, relax in the glorious
THE FORGOTTEN SCARLATTI TOUR
THE FORGOTTEN SCARLATTI TOUR: 12/10/2024 - 12/10/2024
The most spectacular classical music find of the century. Overshadowed by his elder brother, Alessandro, and nephew Domenico, Francesco Scarlatti was largely forgotten until now. The discovery of this extraordinary Dixit Dominus and Messa a 16 is rapidly changing all of that! The concert will also include Vivaldi’s ever-popular Gloria, where the large-scale forces of
THE GRAND PIANO – JAMES MAY PLAYS WITH ARMONICO CONSORT!
THE GRAND PIANO - JAMES MAY PLAYS WITH ARMONICO CONSORT!: 16/10/2024 - 16/10/2024
TV presenter James May is an ex-choirboy who loves classical music and plays the harpsichord. He is joining forces with Armonico Consort to raise money for our Memory Singers choirs and raise awareness of the power of singing for those with dementia. James will play a number of piano pieces and accompany the professional choir
FAURE REQUIEM – AC ACADEMY SCHOLARS
FAURE REQUIEM - AC ACADEMY SCHOLARS : 05/11/2024 - 05/11/2024
In the opinion of so many, Fauré created the greatest of all settings of the Requiem Mass. From the sublime ‘Pie Jesu’ to the haunting ‘Agnus Dei’ it has captured the hearts and souls of millions. Armonico’s own AC Academy Scholars have now established themselves as an elite youth choir, training and coaching the finest
THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD
THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD (with celebrity reader, Julian Glover) : 11/11/2024 - 11/11/2024
To commemorate the Armistice, Julian Glover retells tales from the Great War alongside music performed by Armonico Consort, reflecting on and remembering those who gave everything for our freedom.
AFRICA…A SINGING CONTINENT!
AFRICA…A SINGING CONTINENT!: 06/11/2024 - 14/11/2024
In 2020, Armonico Consort developed a partnership in Kenya to bring our Choir Creation programme to local organisations working with street children and vulnerable young people. The musical heritage of Kenyans is such a precious part of their community, and they were generous in sharing their songs with us. This amazing experience inspired us to
THE FAIRY QUEEN – HENRY PURCELL
THE FAIRY QUEEN - HENRY PURCELL: 21/06/2024 - 06/07/2024
For 15 years, Armonico Consort has been in demand by festivals in the UK and Europe to perform its inimitable version of Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas. The singers and actors of the company now turn their attention to Purcell’s greatest semiopera in a brand new semi-staged version with a specially adapted script from Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer
COME & SING HANDEL’S MESSIAH!
COME & SING HANDEL'S MESSIAH!: 23/11/2024 - 23/11/2024
For the first time ever, come and sing Handel’s iconic masterpiece – Messiah, with members of Armonico Consort and selected solos by AC Academy Scholars. Learn stylistic approaches of the group alongside vocal performance techniques which have earned Armonico Consort a string of 5 star reviews in the national press. SCHEDULE: 12PM-1PM Registration 1PM-4PM Rehearsal
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
HANDEL'S MESSIAH : 05/12/2024 - 06/12/2024
As much a Christmas tradition as mince pies and holly wreaths, Handel’s Messiah is the musical essential of the festive season. Christopher Monks leads the finest period musicians of Armonico Consort and the group’s fantastic soloists in this performance of Handel’s iconic work. What a fabulous way to get into the Christmas spirit!
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT: 17/12/2024 - 22/12/2024
Carols by Candlelight has become a firm tradition of Armonico Consort’s festive programme over the past 22 years. What better way to enjoy the warmth and joy of the Christmas season than in the sublime candlelit setting of the Collegiate Church of St Mary Warwick for a feast of carols, combining traditional favourites and newly
F. SCARLATTI DANIELE
F. SCARLATTI DANIELE : 10/01/2025 - 10/01/2025
In one of the bibles most epic and incredible stories, Scarlatti brings to life a tale of betrayal, courage, faith, and love. The story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den lay hidden in a library for centuries. Unearthed by Armonico Consort, this treasure is one of the most dramatic oratorios ever set to music. Le
SUPERSIZE POLYPHONY 2
SUPERSIZE POLYPHONY 2: 24/01/2025 - 07/02/2025
The critically acclaimed Supersize Polyphony programme of choral music on a colossal scale, made Armonico Consort famous across the British Isles. Back with even more daring and adventurous staging in 20 – 40, and even 60 different voice parts, we will once again sing 360 degrees around the audience, totally immersing them in their sound!
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THE TIMES
Splendid - Naked Byrd 2
THE INDEPENDENT
Dido & Aeneas – “The vocal ensembles are beautifully sparse and luminous and the instrumental playing is brightly streamlined.”
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