The music society of the University of Edinburgh was founded in 1867 by Sir Herbert Oakeley. Following the ancient University’s long musical tradition, which began formally in 1839 when the origins of today’s music department were founded as a result of a bequest from General John Reid, the Music Society tied together many casual musical groups that had existed previously. Throughout the twentieth century the Society took part in larger and more extravagant performances, and this tradition has certainly not waned.
As an Amazon Associate, Spinn Radio earns from qualifying purchases.
Explore choirs
World-class choral ensembles, ranked and curated.
Schubert: Alfonso und Estrella Overture
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor 'Pathetique', I. Adagio - Allegro - Andante - Moderato
Verdi Requiem
Tchaikovsky: Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Dies Irae
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10, II. Allegro
Jenkins: The Armed Man, I. The Armed Man
Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, IV. Will ye go to the Indies, my Mary?
Dove: Seek Him That Maketh The Seven Stars
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, I. Introit and Kyrie
Jenkins: The Armed Man, XII. Benedictus
Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle, I. Kyrie (Part One)
Delius: Walk To The Paradise Garden
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, II. Raging Fortune
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, V. O whistle an' I'll come to you
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Tuba Mirum
Johnston: Now
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10, I. Moderato
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor 'Pathetique', II. Allegro con grazia
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, VII. Macpherson's Farewell
Poulenc: Gloria, IV. Domine Fili unigenite
Wagner: Prelude to Parsifal
Jenkins: The Armed Man, III. Kyrie
Jenkins: The Armed Man, IV. Save Me from Bloody Men
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, VI. Ca' the yowes to the knowes
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, I. Prayer under the pressure of violent anguish
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, III. My luve is like a red, red rose
Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle, II. Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Ingemisco
Rossini: Petite Messe Solennelle, I. Kyrie (Part Two)
Gardner: A Burns Sequence, VIII. Paraphrase of the First Psalm
Poulenc: Gloria, II. Laudamus te
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Confutatis
Lauridsen: Sure On This Shining Light
Poulenc: Gloria, I. Gloria in excelsis Deo
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Mors Stupebit
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Lacrimosa
Jenkins: The Armed Man, VI. Hymn Before Action
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor 'Pathetique' III. Allegro molto vivace
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor 'Pathetique' IV. Finale: Adagio lamentoso - Andante
Poulenc: Gloria, VI. Qui sedes
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Liber Scriptus
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Quid Sum Miser
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, II. Recordare
Verdi: Messa da Requiem, IV. Sanctus
Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 in E flat major
Poulenc: Gloria, III. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10, IV. Andante - Allegro
Nielsen: Aladdin Suite, VI. The Marketplace in Isaphan
Tune into 50,000+ live radio stations from every corner of the world on an interactive 3D globe with audio-reactive visualizations.