Today we begin rehearsals for our joint concert with Finchley Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 4 July under FSO’s conductor Chris Stark. The choir will be working with guest conductors Olivia Tait and Douglas Tang to prepare for the concert. The two main choral-orchestral works in the programme are lesser-known pieces by two beloved composers, Johannes…
We are so proud to announce that our Musical Director, David Lardi, was recognised with a very special award at the 2026 Barnet Civic Awards ceremony on April 28th. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his incredible commitment to amateur music making in the borough for over 50 years. David joined the…
Ahead of our April concert celebrating Shakespeare, FCC singers share the performances, films and moments that first brought the Bard’s words to life for them. 23 April (St George’s Day) is widely known as Shakespeare’s birthday, but perhaps it’s less well known that he also died on the same date in 1616, at the age…
Yesterday’s open choral workshop brought together a wonderful group of singers to explore one of the most compelling works in the choral canon: Mozart’s Requiem. Under the theme “Mozart’s Requiem Revisited”, the day focused on Robert D Levin’s completion of the work, inviting us to listen, question, and sing with a fresh approach. The workshop…
At the weekend, we kicked off the season of festivities with our annual joint concert with Finchley Symphony Orchestra. David Lardi, our Musical Director, explains: “This is the 35th annual Glory of Christmas concert – over the years, we’ve grown to understand what our audience enjoys!” As usual, the concert included orchestral favourites such as…
In less than two weeks, Finchley Chamber Choir and Finchley Symphony Orchestra will present our annual Glory of Christmas concert – a celebration of seasonal music from across the centuries with carols for all to sing. We’ve been putting on a concert to mark the start of the festivities for several years now and it’s…
We can’t wait for the release of “The Choral” at cinemas on Friday 7 November! A group of us will be going to see it on the opening night at the Everyman Cinema in Barnet. Featuring a script by Alan Bennett, direction by Nicholas Hytner, and a stellar cast led by Ralph Fiennes as the…
When a composer dies before completing a masterpiece, what happens to the music they leave behind? How do we, as listeners and performers, come to know and love these works that were never fully realized in their original form? In classical music, some of the most iconic compositions have been brought to life only through…
As the summer winds down and autumn edges closer, we’re excited to welcome our singers back for a new term of choir rehearsals. There’s a special energy that comes with the start of a new season—familiar faces returning, new voices joining, and the first notes of music that will shape the weeks ahead. This term,…
It’s the end of July, and FCC is taking a break from rehearsals until September. We asked our members how they’re keeping engaged with singing during the summer holidays. Some are finding ways to keep singing. There are usually choral holidays and summer schools available over the summer period, some in very tempting locations –…