The Sixteen
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Biography
Founded in the UK by conductor Harry Christophers in 1979, the Sixteen is a choir that performs renaissance, baroque, and 20th century music accompanied by an orchestra that plays period instruments. Formerly a cathedral chorister and choral scholar, Harry Christophersâ vision was to blend British chorale tradition with high standards of virtuosity and musicianship. The musicians that support the Sixteen were originally credited as the Orchestra of the Sixteen, but their name was officially changed to the Symphony of Harmony of Invention in 1997. With a catalog that includes over 100 releases - including compilations - since 1980, the Sixteen has become one of the most popular vocal choir in the UKâs history. From releases like Salve Regina (Music from the Eton Choirbook) (1980) to Purcell: The Fairy Queen (2003) and Good Night, Beloved (2021), the Sixteenâs catalog has been warmly received by critics, classical radio, and music lovers worldwide. They regularly perform live around the world and perform at major concert halls and festivals including the Barbican Centre in London, the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Opera City and the Vienna Musikverein. The ensemble has become âThe Voices of Classic FMâ and make regular appearances on BBC television.
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- Salve Regina by The Sixteen
- Vigilate by The Sixteen
- When David Heard by The Sixteen
- Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 : I will sing unto the Lord by The Sixteen
- Samson, HWV 57: Then round about the starry throne by The Sixteen
- Alexander's Feast, HWV 75: The many rend the skies with loud applause (I) by The Sixteen
- Saul, HWV 53: Gird on thy sword, thou man of might (Chorus of Israelites) by The Sixteen
- Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 : He gave them hailstones for rain by The Sixteen
- The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3, Third Act Tune: Hornpipe by The Sixteen
- The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Symphony by The Sixteen
- Samson, HWV 57: With thunder arm'd, great God, arise (Chorus of Israelites) by The Sixteen
- The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Dance for the Fairies by The Sixteen
- Jephtha, HWV 70: O God, behold our sore distress by The Sixteen
- Veni Emmanuel by Gavyn Wright
- Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 : He smote all the first-born of Egypt by The Sixteen
- The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 4: Entry of Phoebus by The Sixteen
- Saul, HWV 53: How excellent Thy name (Chorus of Israelites) by The Sixteen
- The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 3: Symphony While the Swans Come Forward by The Sixteen
- Messiah, HWV 56: And He shall purify by The Sixteen
- The Indian Queen, Z. 630, Act II: Symphony by The Sixteen
- Samson, HWV 57: Hear, Jacob's God, Jehova, hear! by The Sixteen
- Jephtha, HWV 70: Ye house of Gilead, with one voice by The Sixteen
- Messiah, HWV 56: Hallelujah! by The Sixteen
- The Fairy Queen, Z. 629, Act 2: Dance for the Followers of Night by The Sixteen
