There are certain events in history where the future of the nations seems very delicately balanced with "the few" responsible for the destiny of the many. The Battle of Britain is one such event.

After a full house for their Glory of Easter concert at the Arena, Adoramus will return for a very special concert commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Their programme will include Goodwin's Battle of Britain Suite, Elgar's Pomp & Circumstance March No.1, Alford's RAF March Past, Wood's Fantasia on British Sea Songs and John William's Hymn for the Fallen from the film Saving Private Ryan with the Beaumont School Vocal Ensemble contributing some wartime favourites. Adoramus is privileged to be working with the Royal Air Force Chaplaincy with the concert being introduced by their Chaplain-in-Chief, the Venerable Ray Pentland QHC BA DipPS MTh, who will also be drawing parallels between aspects of the Battle of Britain and his faith.

The GLORY of EASTER

Adoramus was invited by Churches Across Watford to put on this programme of popular arias, choruses and orchestral classics which was last performed to a full house at the Alban Arena. We were joined by three local school choirs.

It was very well received by the audience with wonderful performances from the choir, orchestra and soloists. The highlight of the evening was when the Colosseum swelled with the sound of over 1000 voices singing Thine be the Glory in praise to God.

The following week Adoramus returned to the Alban Arena as part of the local churches' Passion for Live events to perform the same programme. Once again the audience packed the venue and thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

Christmas Prom Concert

Adoramus was delighted to be back in Enfield for its Christmas concert. The venue had three balcony levels giving our audience the opportunity to 'prom' for the first time.

The sparkling programme packed with Christmas favorites was hosted by radio DJ and composer John Pantry with whom we have previously recorded a CD.

The concert was recorded by Premier Radio and broadcast on Christmas Day.

Remember, Remember, Remembrance

Adoramus was invited by Christ Church North Finchley to perform this moving concert, supported by visual material throughout. The orchestra beautifully played Handel's Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks in the first half and then the choir joined for a thought-provoking second half where we remembered the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the wars and also the sacrifice that Jesus made for us all upon the cross. Musical highlights of the second half were a choral setting of Elgar's Nimrod and Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus.

Fit for a King

Adoramus returned once again to the Alban Arena, and this time was delighted to be joined by the Cockfosters Community Chorus. The theme of the night was a look at how, through music, we celebrate royalty - both human and divine. The programme was packed with favourites from a range of musical genres to thrill our audience. Highlights included Clarke's Trumpet Voluntary, Choruses from Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance, Abba's Dancing Queen and Handel's Zadok the Priest and Hallelujah Chorus.

Bella Italia

Adoramus is returning to the Piedmont region of Italy this Easter to once again support the Waldensian churches in the area. This concert will give you a taste of what we will be performing whilst over there. Come along and enjoy the Schubert Mass in B flat major and our usual mix of traditional and contemporary items, only this time the choir will sing the choruses in Italian (from memory!)

Celebrate Christmas

Adoramus held its Christmas concert at Dame Alice Owen's School in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire.

The audience joined in with their favourite carols and the programme also included a variety of seasonal music such as the traditional 'O Holy Night' and modern carols by Karl Jenkins. The orchestra were in top form and thrilled everyone with their performances of 'Sleighride', 'Winterlust' and the overture from 'The Barber of Seville'.

Thanks to Christchurch Little Heath for their support for this concert and to Steve Rees, their minister, who gave a thought provoking 'Thought for Christmas'.

God of the Empty Space

Before his popular broadcasting career with Premier Radio, John Pantry was one of the seminal figures in the development of British Christian music.

In November 2008 Adoramus was delighted to work with Christopher Norton and record this hugely enjoyable collection of 17 new songs and choral pieces from John written for the glory of God.

Summer Glory

Adoramus was welcomed back to St Aldhelm's Church in Edmonton to celebrate our forthcoming visit to Italy with this concert.

The programme included Haydn's Nelson Mass in the first half, followed by musical highlights from Handel's Water Music and Bortniansky's Cherubic Hymn and Kodaly's Evening Song amongst other pieces in the second half.

Choral Contrasts

 Adoramus performed in the lovely setting of All Saints Church in Middleton Stoney.

The musical highlights included works by Schubert, Mozart and Fauré contrasting with contemporary praise choruses and a capella pieces sung in the round.

The Glory of Easter

Adoramus returned to the Alban Arena and performed to a full house a programme of popular arias, choruses and orchestral classics.

There were highlights from Fauré's Requiem, Handel's Messiah, Bach's B Minor Mass, the Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni, as well as inspirational gospel numbers and traditional and contemporary Easter hymns.

The audience was taken on a musical journey from Palm Sunday through to Easter Day and treated to a glorious blend of music especially suited to Good Friday. 

Choral Contrasts

Adoramus was delighted to to work closely with two North London churches, St John's Church in Buckhurst Hill and St Andrew's Church in Enfield. The concerts began with the choral classic Schubert's Mass in Bb. During the second half of the concert the audience was treated to spine tingling music sung a capella in the round as well as more upbeat contemporary choruses.

Love Classics from the Shows

A closer look at love, both human and divine,
through songs from the shows .

This was a toe-tapping, sparkling, show-stopping extravangza, received to rave reviews!

7:30pm Saturday 30th June 2007
7:30pm Sunday 1st July 2007

The Alban Arena, Civic Centre, St Albans, AL1 3LD.

The Messiah According to Mozart

An arrangement of Handel's Messiah by Mozart.

7:30pm Saturday 2nd December 2006

The Edward Guiness Hall, Dame Alice Owen's School,
Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, Herts.

Adoramus recorded the Sunday Worship programme live on Radio 4.