Official Classical Singles Chart such as "Fifty Shades of Grey", "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Man of Steel". In July 2012, a rendition of "Spem in alium" by the Tallis Scholars topped the chart following its usage in "Fifty Shades of Grey". E. L. James, author of the original novel on which the film was based, said that she was delighted that her readers had been introduced to the piece of music, and that it was a "deserved number one". Three weeks later, the London Symphony Orchestra reached number one after their version of "Chariots of Fire" by Vangelis was used in the 2012
The Tallis Scholars During their 40 years of concert performances, the group collected a number of recognitions. In 1987, the "Gramophone magazine" awarded The Tallis Scholars its "Record of the Year", and in 1989 the French magazine "Diapason" added its "Diapason d'Or de l'Année" award. In 1991 and 2004, the "Gramophone magazine" gave The Tallis Scholars its "Early Music Award". In 2012, the singers again received the "Diapason d'Or de l'Année" award, and in 2013 they were elected by a popular vote to the Gramophone's "Hall of Fame". The Tallis Scholars The Tallis Scholars is a British professional early music vocal ensemble normally