Temple Church Choir - Soloists




Ernest Lough

Ernest Lough was the most famous of the boy trebles from The Temple Church Choir. His recording of 'O for the Wings of a Dove' has been available since it was first recorded in 1927. It was re-released on LP in the early sixties and thereafter on CD on the pearl label. Nearly all his boy recordings are also available on 'The Better Land' or 'The Glory of the Temple Church' compilation CDs. His best recording in my opinion is 'Hear ye Israel'. Ernest Lough died in 2000. More info at boysoprano.org

Ronald Mallett

Another early memorable recording is of 'I waited for the Lord' in which the trebles are Ronald Mallett and Ernest Lough

Denis Barthell

Denis Barthell was head chorister and soloist in 1931 after Ernest Lough had left and had numerous recordings on 78s.

Thomas Meddings

Thomas Meddings took over the role of head soloist from Denis Barthell and has recordings dating from 1933-1935

Robin Lough

Robin Lough was the son of Ernest Lough and has a few solos on records dating from the late 50s early sixties.