Watch: The Sixteen prepares to celebrate 20th anniversary of Choral Pilgrimage

The Sixteen is welcoming back live in-person audiences from Saturday 5 June for the start of its annual Choral Pilgrimage. The 20th anniversary of the tour fell last year, but due to Covid-19 celebrations have been deferred to 2021.

The tour has been a staple of The Sixteen’s programming for many years, and sees the choir travel to the UK’s cathedrals and abbeys, building relationships with the communities there.

Harry Christophers CBE, founder & conductor of The Sixteen said: 'I am thrilled beyond words that we can return to live concerts in time for the 20th anniversary of the Choral Pilgrimage.

'It is such an important part of our programming and it would not be the same without live audiences; a celebration always needs people there!'

This year’s tour, The Call of Rome, focuses on the city which has inspired countless pilgrimages, and particularly the Sistine Chapel, where each of the composers featured, Victoria, Josquin, F. Anerio and Allegri, created some of their finest works.

For more information visit thesixteen.com.

Watch a trailer for the tour below.