Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras

The Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique each bring fresh perspectives, immediacy and drama to performances around the world. Our world-class musicians specialise in historically inspired projects across a variety of repertoire ranging from sacred music to semi-staged operas, as well as intimate chamber works.

Following critically acclaimed European and US tours in 2023, performing Bach’s Mass in B minor, Handel’s pastoral ode L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, and Berlioz’s epic opera Les Troyens, the Monteverdi Choir was named ‘Best Choir’ at the Oper! Awards in January 2024.

Founded in 1964 by John Eliot Gardiner, MCO celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024. The 60th-anniversary season opened with a spectacular tour to Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw in February and March performing Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem. Over three mesmerising concerts conducted by Associate Conductor Dinis Sousa, the Choir captivated audiences and critics, and the performances were met unanimously with 5-star reviews from the press, with Bachtrack calling them “truly one of the finest choirs of their time”.

Alongside performances and recordings, MCO is committed to nurturing future generations of classical musicians. The Monteverdi Apprentice Programme enables outstanding young musicians to train and perform alongside MCO’s three world-class ensembles.