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Classical, Choral & Sacred Music Licensing

Music for Film, TV, Advertising & Documentary Productions

CORO offers award-winning recordings from world-leading choral and classical ensembles, including The Sixteen, I Fagiolini, and the Choir of Magdalen College Oxford, available for film, television, documentary, advertising, and digital media licensing.

Our recordings combine authenticity, artistry, and exceptional sound, making them well suited to film, television, advertising, museum installations, heritage projects, podcasts, and digital media productions. Whether you are looking for atmospheric sacred music, dramatic choral climaxes, or historically informed performances, our catalogue and expert knowledge of repertoire can help you find the right placement.

Spanning nearly a thousand years of music history, the catalogue includes mixed choirs, child choristers, lower-voice ensembles, and British cathedral choirs, offering a distinctive range of vocal colours and musical styles for film, television, documentary, and digital media productions.

Email: coro@thesixteen.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 793999
Typical response within one business day.

CORO recordings are particularly well suited to:

  • Historical documentaries
  • Arts and culture programming
  • Heritage and museum projects
  • Religious and spiritual content
  • Historical drama
  • Educational productions
  • Broadcast television
  • Independent film
  • Premium factual programming
  • Podcast and audio productions

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Why Work With CORO Records?

Exceptional Recordings

Our catalogue is internationally recognised for artistic excellence and outstanding recorded sound.

Specialist Classical Expertise

Few catalogues offer the depth of sacred, choral and early music available through CORO.

Curated Recommendations

Tell us about your project and we can suggest recordings that match your creative requirements from people who really know this music.

Responsive Licensing Support

We understand production deadlines and aim to respond promptly to licensing enquiries.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I license classical music for a documentary?

Contact us with details of your production, intended usage and delivery schedule. We can advise on suitable recordings and licensing options.

Do you offer music for historical documentaries?

Yes. Our catalogue includes medieval, Renaissance, Tudor, Baroque and contemporary recordings frequently suited to historical and cultural programming.

Can I license choral music for film and television?

Yes. CORO represents an extensive catalogue of professional choral recordings available for a variety of screen and media uses.

Do you provide high-resolution audio files?

Yes. Broadcast-quality audio files can be supplied for approved licences.

Can you recommend tracks for a brief?

Absolutely. We are happy to suggest recordings based on mood, period, instrumentation, theme or production type.