The Choir of Magdalen College Oxford

Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester. There has been a choir since 1480, when provision was made for eight clerks, four chaplains and sixteen choristers. With the more recent addition of four clerks and two organ scholars, that tradition is maintained to this day. Apart from singing daily services, the Choir regularly performs at home and abroad. UK appearances include performances for royalty, notably for Prince Charles at Highgrove House. In 1999 they made their debut in the Royal Albert Hall at the BBC Proms, and in October 2001 appeared at … Read morethe Royal Festival Hall. In recent years the Choir has performed in the USA, Hungary, France, Japan, and the Caribbean.
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