The Sixteen at St James’s Piccadilly

The Sixteen, St James’s Church, Piccadilly and the Genesis Foundation have embarked on an historic new partnership, with the choir taking up residency in the iconic church built in 1684 by Sir Christopher Wren.

This collaboration affirms the longstanding relationship between The Sixteen and St James’s, shaped through performances and creative projects over recent years. In establishing a new partnership, we continue our commitment to artistic excellence that is open and accessible to all, nurturing the next generation of young musicians, commissioning new music and presenting impactful performances within the historic church – conceived with choral music at its heart.

‘Never before has The Sixteen had a London home and where better than a church which, over the years, has come to be known as “the artist’s church”. All I have ever wanted to do was to introduce our music to as many people as possible of all ages, all cultures, faiths and backgrounds.

Along with the Genesis Foundation, our combined ethos is a simple statement of commitment to excellence in music, access and inclusion. This triumvirate partnership allows us to engage and inspire new and existing audiences, as well as bring young people together to experience the wonderful world of choral music where harmony in all its forms abounds.’ Harry Christophers