In a new in-depth interview with CHORALLY, Paul Smith, co-founder and CEO of the VOCES8 Foundation, reflects on the remarkable journey from eight friends singing together to an international organisation encompassing VOCES8, Apollo5, Lyyra, the VOCES8 Scholars, education programmes, recording, publishing and foundations in the UK, US and France. Paul discusses the challenges of building … more»
Paul Smith’s album “Revolutions” featuring artists including VOCES8 has won the OPUS KLASSIK 2026 award for Choral Recording of the Year. Released last year on VOCES8 Records it’s a special album of new music. Listen on Spotify Find out more about the awards and all winners for 2026 here.
Happy New Year! We’re excited and proud to welcome the Swedish barbershop vocal quartet Ringmasters to the artist list. These master-entertainers fuse jaw-dropping a cappella virtuosity with the infectious energy of pop music. In January they have concerts in Spain, Germany and Luxembourg. They will also be in London to record with VOCES8 and composer … more»
LIVE From London returns with a spectacular celebration marking the 20th anniversary of VOCES8. The festival features eight exceptional concerts, shining a spotlight on both established and emerging talent. Marking twenty years since its first concert VOCES8 presents a major concert at London’s iconic Barbican Hall featuring guest performances by the BBC Singers, the VOCES8 Scholars, violinist Jack Liebeck and beloved VOCES8 alumni. … more»
During May 2025 the Mars Smith duo of Daniela Mars and Paul Smith will be performing across Asia for the first time, with concerts and workshops taking place in Japan, China, South Korea and in Malaysia. With a wide range of concert experience, including massed choirs, cinematic experiences, and a mixture of outdoor and indoor … more»
Daniela Mars (flutes and voice) and Paul Smith (piano, percussion and voice) have created this new album of their own music inspired by the stunning natural beauty, stories, myths and legends of the Faroe Islands. The pair visited the Faroe Islands in December 2023 and spent time exploring, writing together, recording and filming different locations … more»
A Kaleidoscope of Musical Wonder. Running from Saturday 10 August - Sunday 15 September, the VOCES8 Foundation’s 14th LIVE From London festival features eleven concerts.
VOCES8 will celebrate their 20th Anniversary on June 8th 2025 with events at London’s iconic Barbican Hall. Save the Date! They will perform alongside the VOCES8 Scholars, Apollo5 and the BBC Singers with events from the afternoon through to the evening. Paul Smith will also be leading community singing and workshop events. Tickets will go … more»
The VOCES8 Foundation welcomes friends from around the world to its home in London for its latest winter festival of iconic oratorios, traditional songs and new premieres, as its album ‘A Choral Christmas’ is released on Decca Classics. LIVE From London Christmas 2023 will comprise six festive concerts released online from 4 December 2023 and … more»
Filmed in beautiful locations around the world and accompanied by suitcases bursting with exclusive performances, LIVE From London’s tenth festival offers you ‘a drop of golden sun’. Host ensemble VOCES8 features in four of the nine concerts and begins by taking you exclusively behind-the-scenes on the group’s European summer tour. Barnaby Smith leads VOCES8 and … more»