One of the oldest among England's famous cathedral choirs, the Gloucester Cathedral Choir is also one of the most distinguished, with a growing recording catalog and several international tours under its belt. The choir dates back to the early Renaissance era.
Choral singing at Gloucester Cathedral dates back to the building's completion in 1499, and the choir as it exists today was founded in 1538 by King Henry VIII. Henry also founded the King's School, which the choristers now attend. That was not always true; for much of its life, the choral school and the King's School w...