The Choir of Merton College, Oxford in Recital

Described by Gramophone as “one of the UK’s finest choral ensembles”, the Choir of Merton College is known as one of the most exciting University choirs in the UK. In addition to singing in the thirteenth century Chapel during term, an extensive touring schedule has seen the choir perform in the USA, Hong Kong, Singapore, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark and Sweden. Conducted by Benjamin Nicholas, this hour-long concert will focus on English choral music from Orlando Gibbons to Matthew Martin, featuring Edward Bairstow’s “Blessed City, heavenly Salem” and Herbert Howells’ “Take him, earth, for cherishing.”