Hertfordshire Chorus live in St Albans

Experience Hertfordshire Chorus live on October 17th

Hertfordshire Chorus presents a concert on October 17, 2026, within the historic setting of The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban in St Albans. The Chorus is a large symphonic choir with a repertoire spanning from classical periods to contemporary works, frequently performing major choral pieces with professional orchestras. They are known for undertaking ambitious and challenging compositions.

The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban holds significant historical and architectural importance. Founded in 793 by Offa, King of Mercia, it evolved from an Anglo-Saxon abbey to become one of the first cathedral foundations in England following the Reformation in 1550. The building incorporates elements from various periods; the core structure includes Norman architecture alongside later Gothic additions. Notably, its magnificent shrine of Saint Alban, a Roman martyr, was once a major pilgrimage destination.

The current cathedral showcases substantial medieval wall paintings – among the most extensive surviving examples in England – discovered during Victorian restoration work. The building’s long history reflects centuries of religious and political change within the region and nationally, functioning as both a place of worship and a monument to English history.