My Beloved ManHet Concertgebouw, Amsterdam
Saturday 2 August, 8:15pm With Ab Nieuwdorp & Zeb Soanes This concert tells the story of the 39-year love affair between Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears, told entirely through their letters to each other. The repertoire illustrates their story with music by Britten and his contemporaries, as well as composers from former centuries whose music Britten loved. |
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We are London's LGBTQ + chamber choir for advanced singers
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The Fourth Choir was founded in September 2013 in order to give professional and amateur LGBTQ+ singers and allies the opportunity to sing a cappella choral music to the highest standard possible.
Now in our 10th anniversary season, the choir has given over 60 concerts in 40 different venues across 4 countries. The Choir has performed at many of London’s iconic cultural venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the Barbican, Kings Place, Wilton’s Music Hall, the British Museum and Shakespeare’s Globe. |
Seeking new trustees
The choir is a registered charity managed by a board of Trustees, all of whom are also singers with the choir. For the first time we are also opening up membership of our Trustee group to people from outside the choir. If you would be interested in contributing your experience to the continued growth and development of the choir, please see the application information and submit an expression of interest.
From last year's winter concert
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Music for a Winter's Night
From St Clement Danes Our December concert, conducted by Jamie Powe, was a celebration of winter from the Christian tradition and beyond. Watch our performance of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas arranged by Peter Gritton here or on our Youtube channel. |
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What the critics say
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"The exceptionally polished LGBTQ+ chamber choir teamed with Niamh Cusack for a beautifully paced production of Joyce’s short story"
Flora Wilson, The Guardian on James Joyce's The Dead at Wilton's Music Hall ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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“Crisply professional, intensely musical and warmly expressive”
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub on My Beloved Man at Milton Court ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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"There are few places I’d rather be at Christmastime than crooning carols in the Wooden O with Toksvig, her merry eight-strong cast and singers from the Fourth Choir."
The Guardian on Christmas at the (Snow) Globe at Shakespeare's Globe ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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"The Fourth Choir were faultless in their skill and dedication, especially the enchanting sopranos, and it was clear that much passion, dedication and love had gone into this project, with each composition meticulously selected."
The Upcoming on Stonewall Warriors at Heaven on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots |
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“In a moving big finale, the Fourth Choir floods through the venue singing the Pet Shop Boys’ Liberation, each holding a candle. And everything seems that little bit brighter."
Time Out on After Edward at Shakespeare's Globe ★ ★ ★ ★ |
Recordings
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