Echo Vocal Ensemble: EQUINOX

Special guests London Youth Choir join the nine "sublime, spirited…completely assured" voices of Echo Vocal Ensemble. About the artist

Echo Vocal Ensemble is an adventurous group of singers known for their flexibility, innovation and excellence. The group has performed at Queen Elizabeth Hall, at Sadler’s Wells, as Ensemble-in-Residence at Ryedale Festival and live on BBC Radio 3.

The ensemble first met as part of Genesis Sixteen, the young artists’ scheme run by The Sixteen, and has gone on to develop a reputation for innovative programming and multi-disciplinary work. Notable collaborators include poet Roger McGough, choreographer Gregory Maqoma, visual artist Polly Apfelbaum and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Their debut album, INNOCENCE, was described by Gramophone as being “crafted with skill, flair, understanding, passion and respect for the traditions to which they belong...brilliantly conceived and executed". The ensemble launched the album at London’s Wigmore Hall and the disk went on to be nominated for Best Newcomer at the BBC Music Magazine Awards 2025.

Under the direction of dynamic conductor Sarah Latto, Echo aims to explore the full range of what ensemble singing can achieve, including improvisation and audience-immersive concert experiences. Most recently, the group was ensemble-in-residence at St Magnus International Festival, and collaborated on an improvised sound installation with artist Hans Rosenström at the Helsinki Biennial. Bjorn StrandenesEcho are delighted to be collaborating in this venture with the renowned Norwegian artist Bjorn Strandenes, who's own work focusses on themes of darkness and light. An exhibition of Bjorn's work will feature in parallel to the concert. The artist will be in conversation with Catherine Bird, the Author of 'A Divine Heart of Darkness' and the Minister of Union Chapel in the Bar at 5.20pm talking about the power of darkness and the importance of balance in an imbalanced world.A range of prints from the artist and copies of the book will be available for sale.

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The venue is fully accessible, with use of ramps and the upstairs bar is accessible with use of a platform lift. Please email [email protected] with your accessibility requirements as soon as you purchase your ticket as requests are dealt with on a first come, first serve basis.

The bar is located on the first floor of the venue

Strictly no food or drink may be brought from outside into the venue. Water bottles must be emptied before entering the venue, with refilling stations available inside.