A must-have for choral-aficionados everywhere that sees perhaps the world’s finest a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers join forces with The Concordia Choir – one of the USA’s best collegiate groups – to perform works by world-class choral composers Eric Whitacre, Bob Chilcott and Morten Lauridsen.
One of the world’s most celebrated ensembles, The King’s Singers have a packed schedule of concerts, recordings, media and education work that spans the globe. Championing the work of young and established composers, they remain consummate entertainers; a class-act with a delightfully British wit. From Gesualdo and György Ligeti to Michael Bublé, The King’s Singers are instantly recognisable for their spot-on intonation, their impeccable vocal blend, the flawless articulation of the text and incisive timing.
The Concordia Choir of Moorhead, Minnesota is one of America’s finest a cappella choirs. Since 1920, the 72-voice choir has performed in nearly every major hall including Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center and has taken numerous international tours. The Choir is broadcast throughout the United States on public radio stations and on television via its Emmy-award winning Concordia Christmas Concert.
| Chilcott: |
Oculi omnium
The King’s Singers
Even Such is Time
The King’s Singers
High Flight
The King’s Singers and The Concordia Choir
A Thanksgiving
The King’s Singers and The Concordia Choir
Oculi omnium Even Such is Time High Flight A Thanksgiving |
| Lauridsen: |
O Nata Lux O magnum mysterium |
| Whitacre: |
The Stolen Child Alone This Marriage Cloudburst Lux aurumque |
Posted by Clive - Fish Fine Music on 13th Mar 2012
In the run-up to their imminent arrival on our fair shores it is particularly good to have this latest CD from the legendary King's Singers. A must-have for choral-aficionados everywhere that sees perhaps the world’s finest a cappella ensemble join forces with The Concordia Choir – one of the USA’s best collegiate groups – to perform works by world-class choral composers Eric Whitacre, Bob Chilcott and Morten Lauridsen. This is a ravishing choral disc - check out the video linked below and you'll hear what all the fuss is about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnVI8VBRgiY