The Glyndebourne Chorus live in Glyndebourne

Experience The Glyndebourne Chorus live on December 3rd

The Glyndebourne Chorus will perform a concert at Glyndebourne Opera House on December 3, 2026. The Chorus is renowned for its precision, blend, and dramatic capabilities, consistently appearing in the opera productions staged at Glyndebourne. Their repertoire spans a wide range of operatic styles, from Baroque to contemporary works, and they are frequently tasked with complex choral writing demanding both technical skill and expressive nuance. They often feature in significant ensemble scenes requiring detailed characterization through vocal performance.

Glyndebourne Opera House itself holds a unique place in operatic history. Founded in 1934 by John Christie, it began as an opera house built in the gardens of his family estate. Initially conceived as a private entertainment for friends, it quickly gained recognition for its high artistic standards and innovative staging. The original auditorium was constructed to be intimate and acoustically excellent; this first building was unfortunately destroyed by fire in 1993 and rebuilt, reopening in 1994. The current house maintains the original ethos of accessible, high-quality opera while incorporating modern facilities.