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Royal Conservatory | The King’s Singers: Gold 50
December 16, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$45“The superlative vocal sextet.” (The Times) Acclaimed for their life-affirming virtuosity and irresistible charm, The King’s Singers want to take you on a musical adventure to celebrate their 50th birthday. It is an adventure that gives thanks for all the music that has defined their first 50 years, inspired by the unique maverick spirit that guided the original six King’s Singers to keep every performance as fresh and varied as possible. This holiday season performance will feature seasonal songs alongside some of the ensemble’s favourite repertoire.
Program:
John David: Born on a New Day (arr. Peter Knight; adapted Philip Lawson
Traditional: Veni, veni Emmanuel (arr. Philip Lawson)
Traditional: Gaudete (arr. Brian Kay)
Adrian Willaert: Ave virgo sponsa Dei – Inviolata est
Bob Chilcott: The Shepherd’s Carol
Mykola Leontovych: Carol of the Bells (arr. Keith Roberts)
Toby Hession: Master of Music *
Arvo Pärt: Bogoróditse Djévo
Peter Warlock: Bethlehem Down
John Rutter: There is a Flower
Bob Chilcott: We Are *
A celebration of ancient and modern Christmas music from across The King’s Singers’ repertoire, to include selections from Christmas, The Christmas Songbook, and their 50th anniversary album, Gold.
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