Felicitas is a chamber choir performing choral concerts in Essex and in NE and Central London. Directed by Simon Winters, the choir specialises in a cappella choral music and has a wide repertoire ranging from the medieval to the modern day, both sacred and secular. Felicitas prides itself on its high musical standard as well as the excellent rapport amongst members.
Next Concert
The World in Song
Saturday 27th June 2026
St John's Art & Recreation Centre
Harlow
Essex CM17 0AJ
at 5:00pm
In a programme with a truly international flavour, we will travel from 16th century Spain, Belgium and Italy through to more recent music from Hungary, Scandinavia, France, USA and of course the UK. Our selection, mainly secular and some with piano accompaniment, will feature music by Benjamin Britten, the 50th anniversary of whose death will be commemorated in 2026.
Piano: Roger Bluff
Programme:
Super flumina Babylonis - Victoria
Vidi speciosam - Raffaela Aleotti
Sanctus - Clemens non Papa
Four Slovak Folksongs - Bartok
Choral dances from 'Gloriana' - Britten
Londonderry Air - arr. Chilcott
Hey Nonny No & Small Rain from 'Songs of Farewell' - Humphrey Clucas
Northern Lights - Ola Gjeilo
Aftonen - Hugo Alfvén
Sure on this shining night - Morten Lauridsen
Animal Crackers vol.2 - Eric Whitacre
Chansons des bois d'Amaranthe - Massenet
Tickets £15.00 in advance via Ticketsource (£17.50 on the door). Children & full-time students under 25: FREE.
Future Concerts
Saturday 5th December 2026
The Abbey Church
Waltham Abbey
Essex EN9 1DG
at 7:30pm
What people have said about Felicitas:
“impressive display of singing and musicality”
Jonathan Rathbone - composer, arranger and conductor
“heartfelt and moving performance” and “great tonal blend”
Alan Bullard - composer
"lovely balanced musical sound"
Pam Slatter - composer and singer
Tickets for all concerts are cheaper when purchased in advance via Ticketsource. Free for children and full-time students under 25.
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Latest News
Felicitas is recruiting
We currently have a vacancy for a tenor and vacancies occasionally arise in other parts too. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings at St Mary's Church, South Woodford, E18 (very near to the Central line) and gives three concerts each year, as well as undertaking the occasional tour, festival and CD recording. Those interested would be invited to attend a rehearsal and an audition with the choir's Musical Director, Simon Winters. If you would be interested in joining us, please contact Simon at director@felicitas.org.uk, giving details of your singing experience.