Purcell Singers

Purcell Singers The Purcell Singers is a registered charity.

Formed in 1994 by organist and conductor Mark Ford, The Purcell Singers are an award-winning chamber choir, conducted by Benjamin Kirk, who excel in live performance and studio recording. Our charitable objectives are:

'to advance, improve, develop and maintain public education in and appreciation of the art and science of choral music in all its aspects, by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and, if possible, by the making of recordings; and other solely charitable objects as defined by The Charities Act 2006, or any subsequent Act as determined from time to time by the Trustees of The Purcell Singers and delivered for the public benefit.'

The Purcell Singers is registered with the Charity Commission under number 1168508.

Introducing Sanctuary, an experience where listening becomes a shared act of reflection and gathering. Step into our Hal...
03/09/2026

Introducing Sanctuary, an experience where listening becomes a shared act of reflection and gathering. Step into our Hall, listen deeply, let your imagination wander, or simply rest and restore.

In A Turning Leaf, cellist Matthew Barley, pianist Mishka Rushdie Momen and The Purcell Singers are joined by solo dancers from The Royal Ballet in a candlelit experience where music and movement are intertwined. From the deep spirituality of Arvo Pärt to music by J.S. Bach, John Cage and more, the programme traces a path through stillness, transformation, and wonder.

📅 17th of October 2026
🕢 19:30 - 21:00
📍 Sinfonia Smith Square Hall
🎟️ Tickets online

02/09/2026

Are you looking for a high-standard choir, ambitious repertoire and great company? The Purcell Singers are looking for passionate tenors to join us in London!

📩 Interested? Email [email protected] to find out more.

28/07/2026

Absolutely beautiful last moments of Adoro Te by Mel Bonis!

Have a listen to the final resolution!

The Purcell Singers present an uplifting festive programme inspired by Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Join the choir an...
27/07/2026

The Purcell Singers present an uplifting festive programme inspired by Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols. Join the choir and harpist Eleanor Medcalf for a celebration of Christmas fayre from the Renaissance to present day, including traditional carols and modern classics.

The programme also includes carols and other Christmas music, including I Saw Three Ships, Sussex Carol, Jonathan Dove’s The Three Kings, Paul Fincham’s Ring the Bells, In the Bleak Midwinter and more!



Credits: Jonas von Werne, Sophie Oliver

11/07/2026

We’re still reeling from last night’s wonderful evening!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the concert so special!

Here’s a moment from John Rutter’s Be Not Afeard—we hope you enjoy reliving it with us 💐

05/07/2026

🌷Join us this Friday, 10 July, as we perform the complete Five Flower Songs alongside a programme celebrating love, poetry and summer! ☀️

📍 St James’s Church, Sussex Gardens
🎟 Tickets are available via the link in our bio. We’d love to welcome you!

🎼What makes this piece so extraordinary?Elgar divides the choir into two groups. One sings in G major, while the other s...
01/07/2026

🎼What makes this piece so extraordinary?

Elgar divides the choir into two groups. One sings in G major, while the other sings simultaneously in A♭ major—just a semitone apart.

On paper, it sounds impossible - dissonant! In performance, the two keys weave together to create a beautifully ethereal and shimmering sound.

This ingenious musical effect is just one of the many highlights of our summer concert O Mistress Mine on the 10th of July!

🎟 Tickets in Bio!

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