Led by the scheme’s Ambassadors Dame Sarah Connolly and Mark Padmore alongside Choir Director Jonathan Sells, the recital will feature an array of madrigals, partsongs, lieder and arias from across several styles and centuries.

The Monteverdi Apprentices Programme bridges the gap between formal education and a professional freelance music career, providing a comprehensive platform for emerging artists to thrive under the guidance of some of the most respected musicians in the field. The 2025/26 programme received a record number of applications, resulting in one of the most talented cohorts ever featured.

Over the course of the year, these singers have honed their skills by taking part in projects with the Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras, supported by experienced mentors from the Monteverdi Choir, as well as a series of specially-curated masterclasses with experts from across the industry. The Apprentices are the vocal stars of the future, and this wide-ranging programme presents a compelling combination of youthful energy and superlative musicality, refined by an intensive year working with “the best choir in the world” (Trouw).