Announced 9 May 2018

"The winners have toured across the UK and the world, delighting thousands of music lovers (and somehow they also found time to release nine superb CDs including the premiere recording of James MacMillan's Stabat Mater.) And they continue to nurture tomorrow's generation of outstanding singers through their pioneering training programme. Whether singing Pärt or Purcell, Poulenc or Palestrina, their passion for everything they perform shines through. Even by their own remarkable standards Harry Christophers and The Sixteen have had an astonishing year."

Other Shortlisted Nominations in this Category

• BBC Symphony Orchestra
• Dunedin Consort

Ensemble Jury

Richard Morrison (chair)
Sarah Derbyshire
Angela Dixon
Hannah Donat
Richard Hawley