CROUCH END FESTIVAL CHORUS under the direction of David Temple, is one of the leading symphony choruses in the country and has gained both national and international recognition. Now in its 23rd year, the choir has become known for its versatility and eclectic repertoire - ranging from the traditional classical works to modern and specially commissioned pieces. Last season saw performances ranging from Bach to Britton; from Verdi to Philip Glass, James MacMillan and Howard Haigh.
The chorus is a favourite of Italian film composer, Ennio Morricone, having recently performed for a third time with him at two concerts in Hammersmith's Apollo. CEFC is delighted to welcome Maestro Morricone as a patron.
CEFC has a very busy schedule recording film soundtracks and backing music. This has included music for the thriller 1408 starring John Cusack and Samuel L Jackson as well as Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Half light. CEFC also recorded music for the most recent Dr. Who series shown on BBC1 in 2007. CEFC performs in top venues all around London and did recently join London Philarmonic Orchestra, Lesley Garret, Alfie Boe and Sir Willard White in Royal Albert Hall for The Music of Morse presented by Classic FM and ITV3.
MOST RECENT REVIEWS: CEFC were guests of The Kinks legend (and fellow north Londoner) Ray Davies at Camden's Roundhouse for the BBC Electric Proms 2007.
“most fabulously, Crouch End Festival Chorus added a divine dimension to Days, Waterloo Sunset and Shangri-La (performed here live, Davies said, for the first time). Lovely, lovely, lovely. As the Chorus's voices soared behind him, Ray Davies looked like a very proud man indeed.”
David Cheal, Daily Telegraph 2007
“Crouch End Festival Chorus - described as "singing angels" - added their heavenly voices to brilliant reworkings of Dedicated Follower of Fashion and Days.”
André Paine, Evening Standard
“one of those genuine 'new music moments' (which the Electric Proms is supposed to be all about) when the Crouch End Festival Chorus, no less, participates in four songs. These include the first live performance of Shangri-La and a hauntingly beautiful version of Waterloo Sunset, probably the highlight of the evening.”
Crouch End Festival Chorus's Friend Space (Top 12)
Hello there. I just wanted to express my gratitude (rather belatedly) for the CEFC recording of Songs From Liquid Days... As fresh and thrilling now as it was when I first heard it seven years ago. It's fair to say it had a profound impact on how I thought about writing and arranging songs. One in particular, The Calm, would possibly never have come about otherwise! Best wishes. Mark
