Stephen Layton MBE
Stephen Layton conducting, his shadow on the wall behind him

Stephen Layton MBE

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Awarded with an MBE for services to classical music in October 2020, Stephen Layton is one of the most sought-after conductors of his generation, whose ground-breaking approach has had a profound influence on choral music over the last 30 years.

…one of the world’s finest interpreters of choral music…

Classic FM Magazine

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Films

All films
Duruflé: RequiemThe Choir of Trinity College CambridgeThe Choir of Trinity College Cambridge at Saint-Eustache, Paris. Film in 4K.

Recordings

All recordings
  1. Album cover: Let all the world in every corner singLet all the world in every corner singHyperion, 2025 CDA68454
  2. Album cover: Clive Osgood: Christmas CollectionClive Osgood: Christmas CollectionConvivium Records, 2025 CR106
  3. Album cover: Clive Osgood: English FolksongsClive Osgood: English FolksongsConvivium Records, 2025 CR105
  4. Album cover: Duruflé: Requiem; Poulenc: Lenten MotetsDuruflé: Requiem; Poulenc: Lenten MotetsHyperion, 2024 CDA68436
  5. Album cover: Briggs: Hail, gladdening Light & other worksBriggs: Hail, gladdening Light & other worksHyperion, 2024 CDA68440
  6. Album cover: AnthemsAnthemsHyperion, 2023 CDA68434
  7. Album cover: Antognini: Come to me in the silence of the night & Other Choral WorksAntognini: Come to me in the silence of the night & Other Choral WorksHyperion, 2023 CDA68425
  8. Album cover: McDowall: Sacred choral musicMcDowall: Sacred choral musicHyperion, 2021 CDA68251

…the effect is nothing short of electrifying…

Gramophone Magazine, 2007

Layton’s performances inspire the soul as they break the heart with their intense beauty.

American Record Guide, 2008

Stephen Layton’s choir is, without doubt, the finest in the country.

Sir John Tavener

The review archive

The concert archive

Concerts and recording sessions from 1995 onwards, with programmes, venues, performers and reviews.

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  12. 2012
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  20. 2004
  21. 2003
  22. 2002
  23. 2001
  24. 2000
  25. 1999
  26. 1998
  27. 1997
  28. 1996
  29. 1995

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Projects

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  1. Arvo Pärt & PolyphonyIn a long-standing collaboration with the Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, Stephen Layton and Polyphony have released several CD recordings (Berliner…
  2. Bach: Christmas Oratorio2010 saw the beginning of an exciting, new collaboration between The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment…
  3. Bach: St John PassionAnnual Good Friday performances of Bach's St John Passion with Polyphony at St John's Smith Square, London, have been running for over 10 years. In…

Engagements

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sarah@cambridgecreativemanagement.co.uk+44 (0) 7860 876473

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