On 12 December 2024, Choir of the Earth unveiled the final performance of our recent Quanta Qualia 3 project during a special concert performance livestream, conducted live by Musical Director Ben England BEM. This new rendition of Patrick Hawes’ Quanta Qualia features choral recordings from the last five years, accompanied by stunning natural scenes from around the world and cello by Laura Peribañez Artero.

Following the recent special edition concert of our collaborative performance of Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers with the fantastic Fiori Musicali, Choir of the Earth is delighted to announce the release of two remarkable digital downloads. Purchase now to own and enjoy the high-quality audio tracks and concert videos forever.

Join Choir of the Earth for the launch of our Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 course, also known as the “Symphony of a Thousand,” today at 17:00 GMT on YouTube. This unique course, taught note by note by Musical Director Ben England, gives choral singers the rare opportunity to learn, sing, and record Mahler’s monumental work with the acclaimed Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

On Friday, 25 October 2024, at 17:00 UK time, Choir of the Earth will premiere a special edition of Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610, free for all to watch on YouTube. This remarkable production, in collaboration with Fiori Musicali under the direction of Penelope Rapson, showcases a fusion of Fiori's 2011 live recording from Christ Church Oxford, featuring period instruments, with thousands of individually recorded tracks from our global online choir.

Choir of the Earth has announced the release of high-quality MP3s of their stunning performance of Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson Mass”. These remarkable recordings feature the voices of the international choir, accompanied by solos from Fieri Consort and organ from Richard Gowers. They are now available for purchase, with all proceeds supporting the Choir.

Choir of the Earth Events is excited to launch a brand-new six-part online lecture series, exploring the evolution of classical music, written and delivered by award-winning educator Ben England BEM from Wednesday 9 October 2024. The lectures are suitable for all and perfect for music lovers and history enthusiasts. Read more and book via Eventbrite.

On Friday 27 September 2024 at 17:00 UK time, Choir of the Earth will premiere its concert performance of Joseph Haydn’s Nelson Mass (Missa in Angustiis). This performance brings together the voices of our global choir, solos by Fieri Consort and organ by Richard Gowers under the baton of Musical Director, Ben England. Enjoy the concert free on Choir of the Earth's YouTube channel.

Choir of the Earth is thrilled to unveil its 2024/25 programme, offering a rich and varied online choir experience for choral singers of all levels, with opportunities to sing and record some of the most iconic works in the repertoire, taught by Musical Director Ben England, using unparalleled teaching and rehearsal resources. Don't miss out - join us today!

Bookings have reopened for our Carmina Burana come and sing event in Bristol on Saturday 2 November 2024, as well as our Haydn "Nelson" Mass come and sing tour events in London, Ryde Isle of Wight, Bath, Norwich, Manchester and Edinburgh between November 2024 to March 2025. Book now on Eventbrite!

Choir of the Earth Founder Mark Strachan BEM has announced he has stepped down from his founding role, passing the baton to a new, non-profit online choral academy, formed by current Choir of the Earth team, Musical Director Ben England BEM, Creative Director Marc Siese and Communications Director Nikki Chilton.

Choir of the Earth just can't get enough of Quanta Qualia by Patrick Hawes… and this is your chance to be part of our back-to-back Hall of Fame winner, whether again or for the first time! Hear more about the newly launched Quanta Qualia 3 from Choir of the Earth’s Musical Director, Ben England BEM.

Choir of the Earth is set to premiere a unique and powerful rendition of Queen’s We Are The Champions in a heartfelt tribute to the sub-postmasters affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal.