Who We are

Sonoro, one of the UK’s most impressive professional chamber choirs founded in 2016 by Neil Ferris and Michael Higgins, has attracted critical acclaim for its warmth of tone, rich blend of colours and vibrancy in performance.

“…vividly exciting and vibrantly thrilling…” Planet Hugill

Sonoro’s distinctive sound has propelled the ensemble to secure engagements from some of the UK's most prestigious venues and promoters, including the London Chamber Music Series at Kings Place, and the Wimbledon International Music Festival. Sonoro has also performed live on BBC Radio 3 ‘In Tune’ and been featured on London Live television.

“It was thrilling to hear the singers […] bringing such a range of timbre and dynamics to the performance.” Choir & Organ

The choir’s unmistakably rich and full sound has been realised by allowing each singer to be free to use all of their voice, matched with careful blending, creating warmth and resonance. ‘Sonoro’ in Italian means ‘sonorous, voices that are rich and full’ and Sonoro lives up to that name as a choir with a distinctive and perfectly blended sound.

“Sonoro aims to produce an inviting, rich timbre and pretty much perfectly achieved this […] I have no doubt that Sonoro is going places.” Classical Source

Concerts

  • 01
    06    8:30pm

    Requiem X

    St Gallen, Switzerland

    Sonoro
    Arpeggione Orchestra
    Robert Bokor, conductor

    Open
  • 22
    06    8:30pm

    Rachmaninov Vespers

    St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

    Sonoro
    Neil Ferris, conductor

    Open
  • 24
    06    7:00pm

    Rossini Petite
    Messe Solennelle

    St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall

    Sonoro with St Magnus Festival Chorus

    Open
  • 14
    07     10:00am

    Choral Conducting Masterclass

    St Gabriel's Halls, London

    Masterclass with Neil Ferris and Sonoro

    Open

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Support Us

Individual Giving Membership

Would you like to join us on our journey? We invite all our supporters to become part of the Sonoro family, a special group of friends who help fund and sustain our work. As a Friend or Patron, you will play a vital role in our future and help us to further our aims and ambitions, whilst getting to know us and receiving a unique insight into the life of the choir.

HONORARY PATRONS
Cecilia McDowall
Will Todd

PATRONS
Monica Darnbrough
Neil Dennis
Phil & Viv Ferris
Simon Wood

GOLD FRIENDS
Isla Smith
Peter Townsend

SILVER FRIENDS
Helen Edwards
Sarah Hendry
Claire Jamieson
Margaret & Oscar Lewisohn
Cecilia McDowall
Elizabeth Neale
Debbie Reddy
Libby Tomlinson
Diana Tsung
Dr Chris Wakelin

 

Do you have some spare time and skills that you want to share? There are many areas in which you can help: assisting us in organising Friends and fundraising events, helping out on concert nights, or offering your expertise in other ways. If you are interested in volunteering we would welcome your support, please contact our administrator Liz Chapman.

FRIENDS
Dr Peter Bennett
John Bicknell
Mary Buckley
Nicola Cloutman
Christine Denwood
Christian Dingwall
Dr Sally Flew
Liz Heathfield
Peter O’Toole
Alex Peake
Alistair Pirie
Tilly Richardson
Allan Rippon
Patricia Small
Dr B. Sofaer-Bennett
Colleen Spalding
Paula & Pete Stone

CORPORATE SPONSORS
Marcus Beale Architects
The French Polishing Company

Friends of Sonoro

  • Friends

    £100 a year (or £10 pcm)

    • Advance information about our concerts and CD releases
    • Priority booking for selected self-promoted concerts
    • A subscription to our e-newsletter, including behind the scenes content
    • Recognition of your support on our website and in print
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  • Silver Friends

    £250 a year (or £25 pcm)

    In addition, all of our Silver Friends receive:

    • Exclusive invitations to open rehearsals and receptions
    • A complimentary concert programme for all self-promoted performances
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  • Gold Friends

    £500 a year (or £50 pcm)

    In addition, all of our Gold Friends receive:

    • A complimentary copy of all new Sonoro CD releases
    • Two complimentary tickets per year to a self-promoted concert of your choice
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  • Patrons

    £1000 a year (or £100 pcm)

    In addition, all of our Patrons receive:

    • Exclusive invitations to recording sessions
    • An invitation to our annual dinner and drinks reception
    • Six complimentary tickets per year to self-promoted concerts
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  • Young Friends

    £25 a year (or £2.50 pcm) for those aged 25 or below

    Young Friends are offered unique behind the scenes access to our rehearsals and opportunities to hear us performing live, whilst also acting as advocates for the choir amongst their peers.

    • 2-for-1 ‘bring a friend’ tickets to self-promoted concerts (friends under 25 only)
    • Exclusive behind the scenes access to selected rehearsals
    • A complimentary concert programme for all self-promoted performances
    • Advance information about our concerts and CD releases
    • Priority booking for selected Sonoro self-promoted concerts
    • A subscription to our e-newsletter, including behind the scenes content
    • Recognition of your support on our website and in print
    Select package

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