Royal Choral Society

The Royal Choral Society is a powerhouse of traditional British choral music, founded all the way back in 1871 by composer Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert & Sullivan fame) under Queen Victoria’s patronage. Based at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, this choir has spent over 150 years belting out grand-scale works, from Handel’s *Messiah* to Elgar’s rousing *Land of Hope and Glory*—a staple at patriotic events. They’ve collaborated with legendary conductors like Sir Malcolm Sargent, whose historic recordings with the group still pop up in releases like *Conductor’s Gallery, Vol. 14*.

Known for their lush, festive sound, the Society’s Christmas albums (*Family Christmas*, *Santa’s Best*) are packed with carols that’ll make you want to grab a mince pie and sing along. They’ve also championed lesser-known gems, like Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s *Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast*, keeping classic repertoire alive for modern ears. Whether performing time-honored classics or filling the Royal Albert Hall with holiday cheer, these singers are all about keeping choral tradition loud, proud, and joyfully communal.

Genres

Orchestra

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Choral

Baroque

Romantic Music

Christmas

Sacred

Vocal Ensemble

Related Artists

The Sixteen

London Philharmonic Choir

Philharmonia Chorus

London Symphony Chorus

Huddersfield Choral Society

English Baroque Soloists

Polyphony

St. Paul's Cathedral Choir

Welsh National Opera Chorus

The Monteverdi Choir

Choir of King's College, Cambridge

BBC Singers

Latest Release

Conductor's Gallery, Vol. 14: Sir Malcolm Sargent

George Frideric Handel•

London Symphony Orchestra•

Royal Choral Society•

Sir Malcolm Sargent

Album - 18 Tracks - Released August 25, 2023