The King's Singers
“Versatility and sheer musicianship have kept them at the top of the range of acappella consorts for an amazing 40 years” (The Guardian)
OVERVIEW
HarrisonParrott is delighted to have arranged The King’s Singers successful Asian tours (South Korea, China, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur) in 2010 and 2011. The group will return to Asia in the 2013/14 season. Described as possessing an “impeccably manicured vocal blend, enchanting the ear from first to last note” (Gramophone Magazine), The King’s Singers maintain the highest calibre of a cappella performance, and continue to be one of the most sought-after vocal ensembles in the world. Recognition of that fact was underlined by a prestigious Grammy award in 2009. The group has received many awards and plaudits for their recordings and is fast approaching 100 album releases. Now recording with Signum Classics, the group has covered music from the renaissance in 'The Golden Age: Siglo de Oro' (“unmissable” - Classic FM Magazine), to 'Landscape & Time', a contemporary album (“impeccable singing” - Gramophone Magazine) and 'Simple Gifts', a studio album of folk, spiritual and pop, released in the group’s 40th anniversary season in 2008, which went to No.1 in the iTunes crossover charts and won a Grammy Award in 2009. The charm and wit of The King’s Singers is further enjoyed through many workshops and masterclasses. The group holds the title of Prince Consort Ensemble in Residence at The Royal College of Music in London, and holds a biannual summer course at the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival.
REVIEWS
“The glory of polyphony pleases the ear with its myriad shifts and variations of harmonies, and with voices ringing as clearly as bells, the effect was magical. Whether it was in German (Est Ist Ein Ros'entsprungen), French (Noel Nouvelet), Spanish (Oyd, Oyd, Una Cosa) or Catalan (El Nino Querido), the ensemble was magnificent in its intonation and unity, joyfully communicating the essence of the festive season.” (Straits Times, Singapore, December 2011)
“…their pitch was so true it gleamed…” (The Washington Post)
“They make splendid use of vocal arrangements to tap into current cultural idiom. Fusin forms, timbres and styles, they turn education and entertainment into art and back again.” (The New York Times)
“They are young, affable and funny, and they produce music that is at once interesting and easy to listen to.” (The Wall Street Journal)
“Singing of rare distinction, outstanding in its tonal blend of controlled vibrato.” (BBC Music Magazine)
“…a handsome feast…Long live The King’s Singers!” (Goldberg Magazine)
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CONTACT
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