The Sound of Oxford Choir

This playlist showcases the choral heritage of Oxford, featuring recordings from the city's renowned college choirs and vocal ensembles. With selections spanning Renaissance polyphony, Baroque masterworks, and contemporary choral compositions, it highlights the range and depth of sacred and secular choral music performed in Oxford. Tracks include Palestrina’s “Sicut cervus” by the Choir of New College, Monteverdi’s “I will exalt Thee” by the Choir of Magdalen College, and Vivaldi’s “Gloria, RV 589” by Christ Church Cathedral Choir, alongside modern works like Elaine Hagenberg’s “The Music of Stillness” and Ola Gjeilo’s “Sacred Origins.”

In addition to traditional liturgical music, the playlist also features lighter vocal selections such as “There Will Never Be Another You” by The Oxford Gargoyles and “Songbird” by The Oxford Belles, offering contrast to the sacred repertoire. From medieval hymns to contemporary choral pieces, this collection represents the excellence and diversity of Oxford’s choral tradition.