The Atonement: Marking the 150th birthday of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

As part of the Coleridge-Taylor Mini-Festival, the Choir of King’s College London joins forces with the English Chamber Orchestra and Voices to present a rare performance of The Atonement — Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s final oratorio.

This performance features a new arrangement for chamber orchestra and choir by Joseph Fort, offering a fresh perspective on a seldom-heard work from one of Britain’s most significant early 20th-century composers.

Marking the 150th anniversary of Coleridge-Taylor’s birth, this event shines a light on a composer whose music is increasingly recognised for its artistic depth and historical importance. The partnership between the Choir of King’s College London and the English Chamber Orchestra brings together academic and professional musical excellence, making this a thoughtful and compelling tribute to Coleridge-Taylor’s legacy.

This is a rare opportunity to experience The Atonement in a new form – thoughtfully reimagined and performed with clarity and care.