We are thrilled to announce that Savannah Porter will be joining VOCES8 as Andrea’s successor. Savannah will officially make her debut in September 2025, sharing the role with Andrea from that point until the end of the year.

During Savannah’s recent visit to London, we had the pleasure of filming a performance of Ola Gjeilo’s ‘Northern Lights’, which you can watch on YouTube here

As we prepare to bid farewell to Andrea after 17 extraordinary years, we are currently planning concerts and events to celebrate her immense contribution to VOCES8. We will share more details as soon as plans are finalised.

In the meantime, please join us in giving Savannah the warmest of welcomes to the VOCES8 family. We know you’ll enjoy her stunning artistry, and we encourage you to hear her sing in the video linked below. Savannah shared these heartfelt words about joining the ensemble:

“I have been a fan of VOCES8 for as long as I can remember, and as an American soprano, I never imagined that this dream could become a reality.

To say I am honored doesn’t even begin to capture what I feel about stepping into this remarkable ensemble. Andrea has been a profound inspiration to me with her stunning voice and incredible artistry over the years, and I am deeply grateful to be entrusted with continuing the legacy she has built.

I am endlessly excited for all the high notes to come and for the adventure of learning what on earth ‘crotchet’ and ‘quaver’ actually mean!”

This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for VOCES8, and we’re so grateful to have you along for the journey.

In a momentous moment for the group, we are saddened to announce that Andrea has made the decision to step down as a member of VOCES8. The longest serving member aside from Barney, Andrea has spent her entire career with the group, and been an incredible member of the team for approaching two decades.

We hope our global community of friends and family will come and see her in concert and celebrate her amazing career with the group during 2025.

We wish her all the best for her future adventures. She will always be part of the VOCES8 family.

From Andrea: "After 17 years in VOCES8 it’s very difficult to put into words the impact my time in the group has had on my life and in shaping who I am. I joined VOCES8 fresh out of university, and it’s been an incredible adventure, singing and travelling with some of the most talented colleagues I know, colleagues who have become family.

VOCES8 has given me the chance to see the world and meet people who’ve become life-long friends, from Nairobi to Mexico City, Jerusalem to Sydney. It’s been a privilege to be part of the legacy of this unique ensemble, and now it’s time for me to explore something new. I’ll be watching proudly as the group continues to represent the very best in choral music."

22 February 2025

VOCES8 Foundation ensembles VOCES8, APOLLO5 and VOCES8 Scholars return with a host of festive concerts alongside exciting debut appearances by the BBC Singers with Adrian Scarborough and Swedish male voice choir, Zero8.

Festival favourites include I Fagiolini, pianist Ralf Schnell, and the enchanting interactive family concert 'Winter House' with Stephen Fry.

Just letting you know there’s a super festival which our lovely friends at Music In Offices are organising. So many fabulous events, take a look

A Kaleidoscope of Musical Wonder

This 14th festival feast of eleven concerts features captivating international artists such as US supergroup Chanticleer, the Swedish barbershop showmen of Ringmasters as well as the much-loved Ex Cathedra, through to emerging stars such as newly formed women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra. Including repertoire from Monteverdi’s magnificent Vespers of 1610 to films showcasing the dramatic natural landscapes of the Faroe Islands which provide the backdrop for Mars Smith’s cinematic journey Faroe Islands: Echoes on the Wind.

LIVE From London is delighted to welcome soprano Paula Sides and pianist Sergey Rybin to perform Poulenc’s dramatic La Voix Humaine. Pianist Fiachra Garvey enchants with Debussy and Ravel in his programme Fairytales and Fantasy, whilst singer-songwriter China Moses infuses Classical Soul with her signature blend of soul and jazz.

VOCES8 ignites the festival with a concert of its favourite pieces this season and performs in two others alongside its US and UK VOCES8 Scholars from venues as far apart as Houston and Milton Abbey, Dorset in repertoire from Victoria to Parry. APOLLO5 gives a very special concert marking a pivotal moment for the ensemble.

VOCES8 International Summer School and Festival

Milton Abbey, Dorset, U.K.

Mon 22nd July - Sat 27th July 2024

Join us to hear another week of superb concerts in the beautiful surroundings of Milton Abbey.

The VOCES8 Foundation presents vocal and orchestral programmes throughout the week in association with world-class visiting artists. The VOCES8 Summer School runs alongside the Festival, and this year the participants will prepare 'Ein deutsches Requiem' by Johannes Brahms to perform at the end of the week.

Find out more about this year’s concerts and how to book tickets below:

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Joseph Taylor as our new tenor!

Joseph is from Bradford, West Yorkshire, and recently graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. His professional endeavours have seen him perform with distinction across the UK and Europe, performing regularly with world-renowned ensembles including The Monteverdi Choir, Collegium Vocale Gent, The Gabrielli Consort, St Martin’s Voices, Kantos Chamber Choir, Chorus of the Age Enlightenment, and many more.  

In Joseph’s own words, “I’ve always been inspired by the way APOLLO5 performs, educates, and creates music. Becoming a part of such a tight-knit group feels like a dream come true, and I can’t wait to get started!”

Joseph joins APOLLO5 from the start of the 2024/25 season and will make his first appearance in concert with us in late-August.

We are sad to announce that soprano Molly Noon is leaving VOCES8 to pursue new projects. Molly joined us in 2021, and we’ve enjoyed many wonderful concerts, recordings and tours together, always benefitting from her easygoing warmth, and sunny approach to life along the way. We wish Molly every success for the future and are so grateful for her time with us.

From Molly:

‘It has been an immense pleasure and privilege to sing with VOCES8 for the last 3 years. The opportunities and experiences have been unforgettable, from recording our album ‘Home’ with Eric Whitacre to performing in the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall last August. The huge range of musical styles makes the job unique, and I feel so lucky to have had this opportunity to expand my musical horizons during this early stage in my career.

The best part about VOCES8, however, is the people: those who come to see us in concert, those who work behind the scenes to make it all happen, and of course the other members of the group. We always say that being a member of VOCES8 is like being in a family, and it’s true. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been a part of this and for the endless support during my time in the group.’

A beautiful new release fromMars Smith Due released on 12th April

Paul Smith’s new collaborative composition with Daniela Mars, Ocean in Minor, is out now! Inspired by our time in the Faroe Islands, and with a cinematic album coming later this year.