The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is a revered ensemble at the centre of the British choral tradition, with roots stretching back to the foundation of King's College by King Henry VI in 1441. The choir consists of undergraduate students from the college and choristers from the adjacent King's College School, with the Director of Music at its helm. It enjoys a distinguished history of musical worship within the exquisite setting of the college's famous Chapel, which is regarded as one of the icons of Gothic architecture.

Internationally renowned for its broadcast of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve—a tradition that began in 1918—the choir has established an extraordinary reputation for its performances and recordings of a wide-ranging repertoire. While they are best known for their renditions of Christmas carols and festive hymns, as illustrated in albums like "Away in a Manger - Choir of King’s College Cambridge" and "Essential Christmas Carols from King’s," they also demonstrate their versatility with masterworks from key composers, from Handel and Bach to Elgar and Bernstein. Their music is distinguished by a purity of tone and a level of musicianship that reflect the excellence instilled in them through their daily song and a robust program of international touring, recording, and education. With a history spanning nearly six centuries, the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, remains a touchstone of choral music; a testament to tradition and a continual rediscovery of the power and subtlety of the human voice in harmony.

Genres

British Choir

Cambridge Choir

Choral

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Latest Release

Damian Barbeler: Charlotte

Daniel Hyde•

Choir of King's College, Cambridge

Single - Released July 19, 2024