We are so grateful for Berty's instruction to, and encouragement of, our @choirofkcl.bsky.social Choral Scholars over many years. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, was much loved and will be sorely missed.
May he rest in easy and eternal peace, and may all who mourn him find comfort.
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LUNCHTIME TODAY: A Service to mark Women’s History Month, KCL Africa Week & the World Day of Prayer with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
1.10pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Setting: Sing to the moon, Mvula
Anthem: Sanctus, Arakelyan
Preacher: Revd Dr Jennifer Smith, Superintendent of Wesley's Chapel
Choir of King's College London singing in the College Chapel, Strand
TODAY: Africa Week Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkos
Responses: Clucas
Psalms: 53, 54, Stanford, Ives
Canticles: Magnificat, Swayne | Nunc Dimittis, Coleridge Taylor
Anthem: Hlohonolofatsa, arr. Lucas Bok
Close up of Mantrap artwork by Louis Osman in College Chapel, Strand
LUNCHTIME TODAY: Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Service with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
1.10pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Anthems:
- Miserere, Aliotti
- Emendemus in Melius, Gombert
Preacher: Revd Tim Ditchfield FKC, College Chaplain
College Chapel, Strand - view from central doors towards altar
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Abendlied, Rheinberger
Responses: Trendell
Psalm: 50:1–15, Woodward
Canticles: Dyson in D
Anthem: There is an old belief, Parry
Mosaic surface with tiles in yellow, red, green, browns, grey, white and patterned
LUNCHTIME TODAY: A service to mark Racial Justice Sunday with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
1.10pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Setting: Missa Brevis, Dove
Anthem: Elijah Rock, Hogan
Presider: Revd Dr Jenny Morgans, Chaplain
Preacher: Revd Rebecca Daniel - Council of Lutheran Churches in Great Britain
Choir of King's College London group photo in College Chapel, Strand
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Peace I leave with you, Beach
Responses: Byrd
Psalm: 33:1-12, Gauntlett
Canticles: Wood in E flat No. 2
Anthem: Cantique de Jean Racine, Fauré
Double-headed white lily stem in bloom, grey background
TODAY: Memorial Evensong for Professor Peter James Marshall FBA CBE (1933–2025)
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Poili Santa, traditional Indian, arr. Victor Paranjoti
Responses: Clucas
Psalm: 84, Parry
Canticles: Jackson in G
Anthem: Geistliches Lied, Brahms
@choirofkcl.bsky.social
Richard Pinel conducting, blurred background - credit to Nick Rutter
We are delighted to welcome Richard Pinel as Director of Music while Dr Joseph Fort is on research leave (Jan-Jun '26)!
@choirofkcl.bsky.social is very much looking forward to working with Richard, Teacher of organ at RAM and Director of Music at St Mary's Bourne Street.
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Organ Scholar, Theo Geileskey, playing the organ during a service - College Chapel, Strand
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Ubi caritas, Duruflé
Responses: Trendell
Psalm: 89:20–36
Canticles: Collegium Regale, Howells
Anthem: A New Song, MacMillan
Choir of King's College London singing in the College Chapel on the Strand
The audition window to join @choirofkcl.bsky.social in September '26 is now open.
Find out more about the Choir here: buff.ly/RjoAqR8
If you're interested in applying, please email: choir@kcl.ac.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
This event is now SOLD OUT! No tickets will be available at the door on the night, and campus entry will be limited to those whose names are on the guest list.
A huge thank you to everyone who booked a ticket - @choirofkcl.bsky.social look forward to welcoming you to Chapel on Friday night!
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THIS EVENING: Advent Carols Service
A beautiful service of music, by @choirofkcl.bsky.social, and reflective readings.
Tickets required. Congregation to be seated by 5.20pm.
Lit candle in darkness with blurred light reflection dots
THIS EVENING: Advent Carols Service
A beautiful service of music, by @choirofkcl.bsky.social, and reflective readings.
Tickets required. Congregation to be seated by 5.20pm.
Step into the Christmas season with a breathtaking performance of Handel’s Messiah in the stunning King’s College Chapel. ✨
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the English Chamber Orchestra to bring this 1742 masterpiece to life.
Book via: tinyurl.com/kclhandelmes...
What a privilege to broadcast Choral Evensong on @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social today!🎙️✨
We marked the 150th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor by placing his music alongside that of his teacher, Stanford, and his great friend and champion, Elgar.
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor head and shoulders photograph in black and white
TODAY > BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong Live Broadcast
3pm, College Chapel (Strand) - tickets required (booking now closed)
Introit: Beati quorum via, Stanford
Responses: Rose
Psalm: 119:145-176
Canticles: Canticles in F, Coleridge-Taylor
Anthem: Te Deum in F, Coleridge-Taylor
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Decorated organ pipes featuring angels with banners and musical instrument
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Jubilate Deo, Lassus
Responses: Ayleward
Psalm: 133, 134
Canticles: The Second Service, Byrd
Anthem: Sicut cervus – Palestrina
King’s College London Choir will be featured on BBC Radio 3 next Wednesday at 3pm for a live broadcast of Evensong, including music by Coleridge-Taylor and Stanford.
Available to listen to live or thereafter: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#Evensong #BBCRadio3 #KCLChoir #ChoralMusic #LondonChoirs
Yesterday evening we enjoyed joining forces with the Imperial College Chamber Choir for Evensong at Holy Trinity Church, South Kensington. Many thanks for the warm welcome and wonderful music.
#Evensong #ChoralMusic #UniversityChoirs #KCLChoir #ImperialCollegeChoir #LondonChoirs
We are thrilled to announce the release of Kristina Arakelyan’s newest album - A Christmas Offering 🎶
Available now on all streaming platforms! lnk.to/AChristmasOf... 🌟
#choirofkcl #kingscollegelondon #lifeatkings #london #musicinlondon #choralmusic #choir #london #kcl
Choir of King's College London scholars singing in College Chapel, Strand
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: A Hymne to Christ - I Holst
Responses: Rose
Psalm: 148
Canticles: Collegium Regale - Howells
Anthem: Evening Hymn - Balfour Gardiner
Thank you for coming! We hope you enjoyed it!
Thank you @applemusic for featuring us on the hero slider the Apple Music Classical Genre Page, and in the Spotlight on Samuel Coleridge-Taylor section! 🎶⭐️
You can also find our recording of Sea Drift in the Coleridge-Taylor essentials playlist! music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
We are delighted to be partnering with the @englishchamberorchestra on our Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Minifestival, marking the 150th anniversary of the composer’s birth. 🎶🎻
Tickets can be purchased through
tinyurl.com/sct15
(General Admission £15/ Student £5)
View of Chapel from chancel seating towards right side
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social incl. installation of Prof Susannah Ticciati as Chair of Christian Doctrine
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Locus iste, Bruckner
Responses: Rose
Psalm: 128, 129
Canticles: St Paul’s Service, Howells
Anthem: Geistliches Lied, Brahms
Section of altar cloth in white, gold, green and pink curly design - College Chapel, Strand
LUNCHTIME TODAY > Anglican Eucharist Service
1.10pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Setting: Mass for Five Voices, Byrd
Preacher: Felicity Amberson-Jones, Chaplaincy Assistant
All are welcome.
@choirofkcl.bsky.social
@kcl-chaplaincy.bsky.social
Choir of KCL in College Chapel - credit to Julian Anderson
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social for the LFCCM
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Te lucis ante terminum – Arakelyan
Responses: K Briggs
Psalm: 115
Canticles: King's Service, Kaner [world premiere]
Anthem: God be merciful (from Evening Psalms), Nesbit
All are welcome.
College Chapel wall decoration - Angel with banner - behind 3 lit candles
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social joined by the LSE Chamber Choir
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: A Hymne to Christ, I Holst
Responses: Rose
Psalm: 61
Canticles: Service in C, Stanford
Anthem: Evening Hymn, Balfour Gardiner
All are welcome.
Mimosa sprig on sheet music
TODAY: Choral Evensong with @choirofkcl.bsky.social
5.30pm, College Chapel (Strand)
Introit: Jubilate Deo - Lassus
Responses: Ayleward
Psalm: 74
Canticles: Short Service – Gibbons
Anthem: Sing joyfully – Byrd
All are welcome.
