About Westminster Cathedral

Completed in 1903, Westminster Cathedral is a stunning and unique example of Byzantine architecture. 

Westminster Cathedral Choir is acclaimed as one of the world’s great choirs. Since its foundation in 1901, Westminster Cathedral Choir has occupied a unique and enviable position at the forefront of English church music. In 1998 the choir was awarded the Gramophone Awards for 'Best Choral Recording of the Year' and 'Record of the Year'. The choir has a history of commissioning and performing new music, famous examples being Britten’s Missa brevis for boys’ voices, the Mass in G minor by Vaughan Williams and compositions by Wood, Holst and Howells.