The Sixteen live in London

Experience The Sixteen live on October 7th

The Sixteen, a professional choir renowned for its interpretation of Renaissance polyphony, early Baroque choral music, and 20th & 21st-century sacred and secular works, is scheduled to perform at St James' Roman Catholic Church in London on October 7th, 2026. The ensemble, founded in 1973 by Harry Christophers, consistently performs both a cappella and with period instrument ensembles, emphasizing clarity of vocal line and expressive phrasing. Their repertoire extends beyond the standard choral canon to include lesser-known composers and contemporary commissions.

St James’s, Spanish Place, is the principal church of the Jesuit Order in England and Wales. Completed in 1876 by architect George Goldie, it is notable for being London’s first church built after the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829 allowing open Catholic worship. The church's architecture draws heavily from the Baroque style, particularly influenced by Italian Jesuit churches. Its interior features elaborate decoration including marble work by Italian craftsmen and paintings reflecting its Catholic heritage. The church possesses significant acoustic properties conducive to choral performance due to its design and materials.