‘The chorus is undoubtedly the jewel in [ENO’s] crown.’Guardian, Rossini’s Cinderella (La cenerentola), 2025
Whether performing Mozart or Verdi, Britten or Janáček, the Chorus of ENO masters complex scores and demanding stagecraft to create electrifying performances.
These highly trained singers have collaborated with some of the world’s greatest directors and conductors across more than four centuries of repertoire. They are also the first to interpret some of the best opera written today.
Performing at the highest level, the Chorus of ENO has an exceptional mastery of vocal technique, blending seamlessly with world-class principal singers.
And of course, it’s not just about the singing – there’s also the storytelling and stagecraft. Every season the Chorus is challenged to memorize choreography and master accents, changing costumes from crinolines to rags to uniforms.
‘The real stand-out performances of this revival, however, come from the brilliantly drilled ENO chorus with their witty and stylish choreography.’Telegraph, Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore, 2025
The ensemble takes very complex productions in its stride, sometimes on a massive scale. Life in the chorus can involve switching smoothly from live performance on stage to singing on camera in a studio to an immersive production at an alternative venue.
Endlessly adaptable, the group constantly navigates sophisticated lighting cues and technically complicated staging.
Alongside opera, the Chorus of ENO also performs concert repertoire, appears on film and television soundtracks, and gives voice to cross-genre and experimental projects.
Taking the stage as a small group or rallying in full force, it has collaborated with artists, orchestras, festivals and cultural organisations across the UK and around the world.
‘ENO’s chorus… are on unbeatable form’The Stage, Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking, 2025
World Premieres
- The Winter’s Tale (Ryan Wigglesworth)
- Marnie (Nico Muhly)
- Jack the Ripper: The Women of Whitechapel (Iain Bell)
‘…one of the best opera choruses around’The Stage, Verdi's Rigoletto, 2024
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- Film/TV soundtracks
- Live events and ceremonies
- Collaborations with orchestras and artists
- Site-specific and immersive productions
‘The stars are the chorus, onstage most of the time, who nail Weill’s tricky ensemble writing with a conviction that few opera company choruses worldwide could match.’Guardian, Kurt Weill’s Rise & Fall of the City of Mahagonny, 2026
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The ENO Chorus: Who’s who
Chorus Director – Matthew Quinn
Chorus Manager – David Dyer
'the chorus is undoubtedly the jewel in [ENO's] crown.'Guardian, Rossini's Cinderella (La cenerentola) 2025
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