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Crouch End Festival Chorus, under the direction of David Temple, is one of the leading symphony choruses in the country and has gained both national and international recognition.

Now in its 24th year, the choir is known for its versatility and eclectic repertoire, promoting its own concerts with music ranging from the traditional classical works to modern and specially commissioned pieces. Recent performances have ranged from Beethoven and Britten to Bernstein and The Beach Boys.

Recent highlights are many, whether singing with Ray Davies at the BBC Electric Proms (and again at Hampton Court in June 08) or performing John Adams’ Harmonium in the presence of the composer. In November 2007 CEFC joined the BBC Symphony Chorus and Philharmonia Chorus in a revival of John Foulds’s monumental A World Requiem for Radio 3; and recently performed for a third time with legendary film composer Ennio Morricone. CEFC is delighted to welcome Maestro Morricone, international star Bryn Terfel and the great Ray Davies as its newest patrons.

CEFC is frequently in demand from top UK promoters. Recent engagements have included appearances with the London Sinfonietta and a star-studded performance of Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess. There have been two collaborations with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under Daniele Gatti at the Royal Albert Hall, where the choir also performed in The Music of Morse for Classic FM and ITV3. Singers have taken part in two concerts for the Barbican’s “Only Connect” series, including film composer Zbigniew Preisner’s Silence, Night and Dreams and Serge Gainsbourg’s L' Histoire de Melody Nelson. This year the choir will perform Verdi’s Requiem in its fifth BBC Proms appearance.

CEFC pursues a busy recording schedule. Singers can be heard on recent albums by Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins, and on film and TV soundtracks, recently including Disney’s Prince Caspian and the revived Dr Who series.

CEFC currently has some 150 singers on its books. The Chorus gratefully acknowledges financial support from the PRS Foundation, the Britten-Pears Foundation and from its kind sponsors, Prickett and Ellis estate agents. For more information, please contact Jon Bradfield on 07968 762 339 or email pr.marketing@cefc.org.uk.