Founded near the end of the 1990s, the chamber choir Laudibus has been acclaimed for its blend and flexibility, for the breadth of its programming, and for its willingness to tackle difficult new works. It has given several world premieres, including works by Gavin Bryars, Giles Swayne, and Richard Allain. The twenty-two members of this dynamic young ensemble are selected by audition from the 130-voice National Youth Choir of Great Britain.