Polyphony (choir)
Polyphony is a small English choir formed by Stephen Layton for one particular concert put on in King's College, Cambridge in 1986. They have released many critically acclaimed recordings, the most recent of which is "Esenvalds - Passion & Resurrection". They record and perform a wide range of music mainly on Hyperion Records. Every year they perform Handel's "Messiah" and Bach's "St John Passion" in St John's Smith Square to sell-out audiences. Many of their recordings have been "Gramophone" editor's choice. Including many talented musicians such as Tom Williams (English counter tenor), Polyphony have  performed many times in the BBC Proms and performed works by John Tavener on his 60th Birthday in the Barbican as part of its "Great Performers" series. They have also premiered and released prominent recordings of the music of Arvo Pärt. Stephen Layton. The director of Polyphony, Stephen Layton founded the choir in 1986 and has directed it since. He is also the director of the choir of Trinity College, Cambridge.