performance of Britten War Requiem. In November 2011 and again in April 2019 the choir performed John Rutter's Requiem, conducted on both occasions by the composer. In 1987, Sir David Willcocks conducted the choir in the world premier of the final revised version of Howard Blake Benedictus. In 2019, Howard Blake himself conducted his Benedictus. Other appearances In 2013, 2015 and again in 2019, the choir was invited by John Rutter CBE to take part in his hugely popular Royal Albert Hall Christmas Concerts. Also at the Royal Albert Hall, the choir has twice been invited by the BBC to take part in the Songs of Praise Big Sing, broadcast nationally. In July 2017 the choir performed the Verdi Requiem in the Cadogan Hall, London. A review described the choir as "marvellous – vibrant, committed, sensitive, dynamic and securely balanced and blended." In 2012 the choir performed the Rachmaninov Vespers in Lille Cathedral, and in 2008, Mozart's Requiem in the Rudolfinum, Prague. In May 1978 the choir performed the Schubert Mass in E flat in the Royal Festival Hall. Recordings Christmas at St Albans (with the Cathedral Choir). Lammas Records LAMM081 1992. Elgar Dream of Gerontius (also with St Albans Chamber Choir and St Albans Choral Society) St Cecilia Festival Society concert May 1988, with Catherine Wyn Rogers, Michael Goldthorpe, Michael George, conducted by Richard Stangroom. Lance Andrews Sound Services 1988. Repertoire Whilst a core component of the choir's repertoire includes J. S. Bach's three major choral works (St Matthew Passion, St John Passion and Mass in B minor), one of which is traditionally performed roughly every 2 years, it also extends from Monteverdi (Vespers of 1610, last performed in 1974) to the late 20th Century. Notable concerts from recent years have included: Dvořák Stabat Mater (2017) Handel Messiah (2014) conducted by Laurence Cummings (Musical Director of the London Handel Festival) Britten War Requiem (2013) conducted by Sir Richard Armstrong John Rutter Requiem (2011 and 2019) conducted by the composer Orff Carmina Burana (2019) Fanshaw African Sanctus (2006) with the composer taking part. Commissioned Works In 2006 the choir gave the first performance of Tenebrae by Joseph Phibbs, which was commissioned by the choir. Other First Performances In 1987, the choir gave the first performance of the final revised version of Howard Blake Benedictus, conducted by Sir David Willcocks. In 2019 the choir gave the first performance of Walking in