The Choral Music of Edward Elgar

Part of the 2026 Chelsea History Festival and the Elgar Society’s 75th anniversary celebrations.

About the event

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Elgar Society, the Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea gives a concert of his finest sacred and secular choral music. The Choir’s recent recordings of Elgar on the SOMM label, The Reeds by Severn Side and Light out of Darkness, have been widely acclaimed, Gramophone noting that ‘these are heartfelt, careful, tastefully interpreted performances which eminently bear repeated listening.’ Interval drinks will be served in the Great Hall and are included in the ticket price.

Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert will conclude by approximately 8:45pm.

Programme 

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me (Prologue from The Apostles, Op. 49)

Give unto the Lord, Op. 74

O Salutaris Hostia in F major

Hymn: Hear thy children, gentle Jesus

From 4 Part Songs, Op. 53:

No. 1, There is Sweet Music

No. 2, Deep in my soul

No. 3, O Wild West Wind!

~ interval ~

Queen Alexandra’s Memorial Ode

Intende voci orationis meae, Op. 64

Hymn: Praise ye the Lord

Stabat Mater

From 2 Choral Songs, Op. 73:

No. 1, Love’s Tempest

Go, song of mine, Op. 57

They are at rest

Great is the Lord, Op. 67

 

Additional information

£40 box seats, £30 pew seats, £20 under 25s

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About the speaker

The Chapel Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea is one of the finest professional church choirs in the UK; its members regularly sing with many of the world’s leading consort groups, such as The Sixteen, Tallis Scholars, Stile Antico and Monteverdi Choir. The Choir sings Choral Matins in the Wren Chapel at the Royal Hospital Chelsea every Sunday at 11am and provides the music at carol services, weddings and other events at Royal Hospital. The regular choir of twelve singers is enlarged for major concerts, such as this occasion.