Elgar Chorale

Elgar Chorale is a mixed voice choir of up to 40 singers. Many are professional musicians and the choir runs a busy programme of concerts taking place across Worcester, Worcestershire and beyond.

Under the leadership of the founder and first Musical Director, Dr Donald Hunt, the choir gained a reputation for the quality and variety of its performances. It is particularly noted for its interpretations of music by the greatest English composer after whom it is named – Sir Edward Elgar. From January 2015 the choir has been under the directorship of Piers Maxim, and its reputation continues to grow and flourish.

The Chorale participates in leading roles in some of the region’s premier music festivals, including at regular appearances at the Elgar Festival and the Worcester Three Choirs Festival in 2021. Also performing at weddings, civic occasions and charitable events, over the years the choir has raised thousands of pounds for good causes by hosting, and being invited to perform on behalf of, charities. Invitations have also been extended from Germany, France and South Africa, resulting in successful tours in those countries.