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We are absolutely delighted to announce that Gabrieli’s 2023 The Dream of Gerontius recording has won this year’s Gramophone Classical Music Award, in the Choral category. This recording of Elgar’s much-loved oratorio used original instruments from around the time of its 1900 premiere and features tenor Nicky Spence in the title role. The disc was warmly received by critics […]

Gabrieli is delighted to announce the appointment of Susie York Skinner as Chief Executive Officer. Susie is no stranger to Gabrieli having previously held the Chief Executive role from March 2011 until July 2017, followed by two years as our Director of Development. Her return is an important part of Gabrieli’s strategic plan to expand our renowned […]

Gabrieli Roar is returning to Ely on July 24th, 2024. 250 young singers from across the country take to the stage alongside world-class period instrumentalists and outstanding soloists. This performance is the culmination of an intensive five-day residential course where Gabrieli chorus directors and vocal coaches have been working alongside partner choirs and singers to bring […]

Following award-winning recordings of Purcell’s King Arthur, Berlioz’s Grande Messe des morts, Britten’s War Requiem and Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Gabrieli has recorded Elgar’s much-loved oratorio, The Dream of Gerontius – using original instruments from around the time of the 1900 premiere. Led by Nicky Spence in the title role, the recording has already been warmly received […]

Gabrieli is delighted to announce that Sir Richard Mantle OBE DL has joined the board to support the next, pivotal steps in the organisation’s growth. Sir Richard is a hugely respected leader in the British arts and music industry. He brings a depth of expertise and experience which will be invaluable as Gabrieli develops its acclaimed […]

Gabrieli Roar is delighted to announce an award of £1m over the next five years from the Vinehill Trust.  This significant investment will play a pivotal role in supporting plans to expand our highly-acclaimed choral programme all over the country. Gabrieli Roar combines both high-level musical ambition with a huge social heart. Described as “completely transformational” by many of those involved, we work with a diverse range […]

A huge thank you to all our supporters for helping us reach our Arts for Impact Big Give Target of £10, 000. We are so grateful to our loyal supporters and delighted to welcome new members to our growing Gabrieli community. Of course, we will continue to fundraise for our Gabrieli Roar Christmas tour, engaging […]

It has been a busy few weeks for Gabrieli as we have just returned from Three Choirs Festival. It was wonderful to bring together our singers, players and audiences to perform our much loved performance of Purcell’s King Arthur and to begin our national touring project, ‘Re-Creation’, as part of our education scheme, Gabrieli Roar. […]

Gabrieli is delighted to announce the appointment of Madeleine Cowell as its General Manager. Madeleine will assume the role from 09 November, taking over from outgoing General Manager John McMunn who left Gabrieli in September to head the Academy of Ancient Music. Madeleine is currently Operations and Development Coordinator at the University of Melbourne’s Buxton […]

Gabrieli has been awarded £78,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today. Gabrieli is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support. £257 […]