The Ripieno Choir is a small chamber choir of around thirty singers, directed by Patrick Allies, and based near Esher. We perform a range of sacred and secular music, specialising in the music of Renaissance and Baroque periods. Much of the repertoire is unaccompanied, but when additional forces are called for the choir is able to attract first-class professional soloists and specialist instrumental ensembles.
The choir has a reputation for its vocal blend, professional approach, and performances of less well-known pieces. Recent highlights include Monteverdi's Vespers of 1610, Bach's B Minor Mass, Spanish Renaissance with the world renowned His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts, and Cardoso's Requiem.
