Londinium

The 'Fèsta de ła Sènsa' was a major celebration of Venice’s glory, as the Doge and his elaborate flotilla sailed out into the lagoon to throw a gold ring into the water, renewing the ritual marriage between the city and the sea. To conjure the spirit of this splendid occasion, Andrew Griffiths and Londinium recreate a grand service of Vespers, including a Magnificat and five psalms by the incomparable Claudio Monteverdi, and perform lavish madrigals and motets by Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Gabrieli, Giovanni Croce and others appropriate to the secular festivities. Two of the world's leading period instrument groups — the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble and the Monteverdi String Band — join the choir to bring to life the sumptuous sounds of early Baroque Venice.

Every Living Creature, our album of choral music by Kenneth Leighton, was released on the SOMM label in 2023, and was a Gramophone Critics’ Choice for that year. Entirely devoted to the music of Kenneth Leighton, the album includes a number of significant premiere recordings - about two-thirds of the playing time - most notably of the magnificent unpublished cantata Laudes Animantium, for double choir, soloists and children’s chorus.