Convivium Singers

Established in July 2009 by Adrian Green and Alexander Norman, Convivium Singers is a group of musicians who perform a wide variety of vocal and choral music. Its aim is to provide opportunities for young singers at the early stages of performing careers, as well as for talented musicians who may or may not have chosen to pursue careers in the music, but wish to continue singing to a high standard. It currently comprises singers from many established choirs, including Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir, Ex Cathedra, Armonico Consort, The Choir of Royal Holloway, Genesis Sixteen, Portsmouth Cathedral and York Minster. The group specialises in undiscovered or little-known British music, and in the music of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. Their CD 'Peter Philips: An Englishman Abroad (Latin Motets 1612 - 1628)' (Convivium Records), directed by Alexander Norman, has been warmly welcomed by the critics, receiving a five-star review in the magazine 'Choir & Organ' and being hailed by the reviewer as his 'disc of the year'. Working with their Guest Conductor, Neil Ferris, Convivium Singers have recorded two discs of contemporary English choral music by Jonathan Dove (NAXOS – due March 2012) and Hugh Benham (Convivium Records).

At home, Convivium Singers have given recitals in the cathedrals of Coventry, Birmingham and Portsmouth (as part of the Portsmouth Festivities), as well as in churches in and around London. The ensemble performs at an annual carol service in St. James, Piccadilly (London) supporting Marie Curie Cancer Care, and continues to be involved with Portsmouth Cathedral’s ‘Chorister Outreach Programme’, supported by The Diocese of Portsmouth. In October 2011, Convivium Singers were prize-winners at the Tolosa International Choral Contest in Spain, receiving trophies for their sacred and secular ensemble performances and also giving concerts in churches and concert halls in surrounding Basque region.