Current COTE Members are warmly invited to join Ben on Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 18:30 UK Time for the unofficial unveiling of our final six choral movements of Claudio Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers, as recorded by Choir of the Earth in association with Fiori Musicali. The performance will include Lauda Jerusalem, Ave Maris Stella, Magnificat, Gloria Patri, Sicut Erat and Et Misericordia.

These previews are for COTE Members only, as further tweaks will be made to the mixes before the full concert is premiered publicly, so please do not share the link to this live stream.

Join Ben for a members-only preview of the next three choral movements of Claudio Monteverdi's magnificent Vespers, as recorded by Choir of the Earth in conjuction with Fiori Musicali! The performance will include: Laetatus Sum, Nisi Dominus, and Lauda Ierusalem.

Join Ben for the unofficial unveiled of the first three choral movements of Claudio Monteverdi's magnificent Vespers, as recorded by Choir of the Earth in conjuction with Fiori Musicali! The performance will include the "Deus in adjutorium," "Dixit Dominus," and "Laudate pueri".

Don’t forget, recordings are due for the Haydn “Nelson” Mass course on Sunday 17 March 2024 at 22:00 UK time. Thank you so much in advance for all your hard work!

On Monday 11 March 2024, lots of wonderful choral singers met in St Ann’s Church in Dublin, Ireland, for a Mozart Requiem ‘come and sing’ event, run by Choir of the Earth in association with Labrador Events.

Conducted by our very own Ben England BEM, a day of workshops culminated in an informal concert performance featuring fantastic local musicians, including:

• Catrina Scullion (Soprano soloist)

• Sarah Thursfield (Alto soloist)

• Mark Tilley (Tenor soloist)

• Eoin Foran (Bass soloist)

• Gareth Lewis (Piano accompaniment)

We invite you to enjoy the recording taken from this concert.

On Monday 8 April 2024, Choir of the Earth will launch our next course to learn, record and create a hybrid live/digital performance of Brahms’ Requiem with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. In anticipation of this, please enjoy one of our earliest concerts: Brahms’ Requiem, performed by The Self-Isolation Choir (now Choir of the Earth), conducted by Harry Bradford.

With just two weeks until the results of the 2024 Hall of Fame are revealed, we invite COTE members to join us at a watch party of last year’s countdown. Enjoy lots of our very best performances and fun with Ben and Mark on screen, and join your choral family in the chat.

*** PLEASE NOTE THIS LIVESTREAM WILL NO LONGER TAKE PLACE DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES - PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW ***

On Monday 11 March 2024, lots of wonderful choral singers will meet in St Ann’s Church in Dublin, Ireland, for a Mozart Requiem ‘come and sing’ event, led by our very own Ben England BEM.

We had hoped to stream this live but unfortunately due to technical difficulties this will not be possible. We will confirm in due course when the recording will be shown. We apologise for any disappointment.

On Saturday 9 March 2024, lots of wonderful choral singers will meet in St John’s Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a Mozart Requiem ‘come and sing’ event, led by Ben England BEM. It will culminate in an informal concert performance featuring local soloists.

Join us for a watch party of one our most unique and fun concerts… the so-called “Four Bens” performance of Mozart’s marvellous Requiem! Thoroughly channeling his inner Wolfgang - both musically and in terms of coiffure - Ben England BEM conducts the full Requiem in split screen, conducting each voice part separately.

By popular demand following our recent Fireside Chats with Fieri Consort, Ben and Mark light the fire and put the kettle on for a chat with pianist, organist, conductor, composer and man of many talents, Richard Gowers!

Please note this video is a premiere because of technical necessity but it is intended for Choir of the Earth members only and will be made unlisted when the premiere finishes. Please do not share the link.

🎄 Merry Christmas, Choir of the Earth!

Whatever faith you have (or whether you have any at all), we hope you have enjoyed counting down to Christmas Day with us during December. Here is the final piece for this year:

Check what's in today's bauble here!

Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful day full of all your favourite things and we look forward to seeing you again in 2024!

With lots of love and wishes for a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!

❤️ Team COTE ❤️

🧑🏼‍🦳🧔🏼‍♂️👨🏻‍🦰👩🏻🧑🏻‍🦰

On Tuesday 19 December 2023 at 19:00 UK time, join Mark and Ben by the virtual fireside for a cosy chats with Ben McKee, one of the Fieri Consort basses. He will answer your questions and talk about his career, experience of working with Choir of the Earth so far and much more.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: It is necessary to list this event as a YouTube Premiere in the first instance for practical purposes - however it is intended for Choir of the Earth Members only and will be hidden from public view as soon as the premiere finishes. Please do not share the link.

On Friday 15 December 2023 at 19:00 UK time, join Mark and Ben by the virtual fireside for cosy chats with Tom Kelly and Josh Cooter, two of the Fieri Consort tenors. They will answer your questions and talk about their careers, experiences of working with Choir of the Earth so far and much more.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: It is necessary to list this event as a YouTube Premiere in the first instance for practical purposes - however it is intended for Choir of the Earth Members only and will be hidden from public view as soon as the premiere finishes. Please do not share the link.

On Thursday 14 December 2023, Mark will make his way to Ben’s studio for a brand new Over To You session! The stream will last 3 hours so feel free to pop in and out, wrap your Christmas gifts or join in the always-lively chat while you watch.

You can expect lots of great music performed by the best choir in the world (yes, that’s you!), as well as fun chat and quite a few giggles too!

Please note this event is intended for Choir of the Earth Members only - please do not share the link.

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On Wednesday 13 December 2023 at 17:00 UK time, join Mark and Ben by the virtual fireside for cosy chats with Nancy Cole, one of the Fieri Consort altos. She will answer your questions and talk about her career, experience of working with Choir of the Earth so far and much more.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: It is necessary to list this event as a YouTube Premiere in the first instance for practical purposes - however it is intended for Choir of the Earth Members only and will be hidden from public view as soon as the premiere finishes. Please do not share the link.

On Thursday 7 December 2023 at 19:00 UK time, join Mark and Ben by the virtual fireside for cosy chats with Lucy Cox and Hannah Ely, two of the Fieri Consort sopranos. They will answer your questions and talk about their careers, experiences of working with Choir of the Earth so far and much more.

🖥️ Click here to open this event in YouTube

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is necessary to list this event as a YouTube Premiere in the first instance for practical purposes - however it is intended for Choir of the Earth Members only and will be hidden from public view as soon as the premiere finishes. Please do not share the link.