What the papers say...

"[Joubert's Martyrdom of St Alban] I doubt if any [previous] readings could have matched the conviction brought to the work by the Huddersfield Singers in the very taxing and demanding choral writing under the sharp and imaginative direction of Philip Honnor. ... [a performance] with conviction and musicianship at its very root ..."

"[Kodály's Missa Brevis] The Singers delivered a highly satisfying performance ~ disciplined, well-balanced and warmly expressive. [Elgar's Psalm 48: "Great is the Lord"] Both choir and conductor revelled in the work's lush texture and vivid word-painting ... great conviction."

"Some splendid singing, much of it unaccompanied. This choir can Hodie and Wassail with the best!"

"Philip Honnor and his forces have worked hard to achieve a standard which is quite enviable but one which is so necessary for the present repertoire."

"The Singers always reward their audiences with performances of high musical stature."

"The opening bars suggested that a performance of great distinction was about to unfold, and so it proved to be; virtually everything was just right." [Duruflé's Requiem]

"A characteristically imaginative programme ... displayed their customary flair and musicianship."

"A highly capable and responsive ensemble identifying themselves as completely as possible with the music which they obviously enjoy singing."

"With Messiahs to the right of them and Messiahs to the left of them volleying and thundering, it was no surprise to find the Huddersfield Singers pursuing a different course on Saturday." [Schütz' Christmas Story]

"If performance standards alone were the key to achieving massive public support, then this choir would be filling halls all over the place."

An overview of our repertoire since 1990 can be viewed on the introduction page. A more detailed concert history is also available.