Do u know "King's Singers" ?

Do u know "King's Singers" ?
Oct 24, 2006 21:49
PONYPIAO Points: Join Date: Oct 24, 2006 Status: offline	King's Singers will have vocal concert in Beijing! ~COOL~ The six Englishmen known as the King's Singers enjoy a reputation as one of the world's most sought-after and highly accalimed vocal ensembles. It isn't really a surprise that one of the world's most popular vocal groups comes from England, for that country has long had and unsurpassed tradition of vocal music with roots in both religious and secular singing. Tallis, Byrd, Gilbert, Sullivan, and even King Henry VIII leap to mind. It is said that in the barbershops of Shakespeare's time a lute or guitar was kept on hand for the patrons to while away the time with song. Glee Societies have had a long history in England. But the mainstay of English vocal tradition has resided in the church and the education of youthful choristers in the great cathedrals. Each year out of all England and its rich tradition there are just fourteen young men appointed choral scholars to King's College, Cambridge. As there are such a select few, a close bond is formed among these singers whose lives are immersed in the tradition of choral song, by daily choir practice and evensong, not to mention the individual effort to train and strengthen the voice. The closeness of the individuals is enhanced by such traditions as having their own table at Hall and the commitment shared to a particular musical style. Not only do they perform and record, they are "Prince Consort Ensemble in Residence" at the Royal College of Music and regularly conduct workshops and masterclasses all over the world. Though the King's Singers are no longer affiliated with King's college, the traditions established by those graduates are continued by new members each of whom is chosen after rigorous search and auditions. Current members are David Hurley and Nigel Short (countertenors), Paul Phoenix (Tenor), Philip Lawson and Gabriel Crouch (baritones) and Stephen Connolly (bass). This is but a brief glance at one of the most influential and enduring of the contemporary vocal groups whose discography now numbers nearly forty albums (though some are out of print). For an in depth history of the group try to find the book written by 'the originals' with later member Bill Ives entitled, "The King's Singers, a Self Portrait." By all means, if you ever have the opportunity to attend a live concert, be sure to do so! Members: David Hurley, countertenor, Robin Tyson, countertenor, Paul Phoenix, tenor, Philip Lawson, baritone, Chris Gabbitas, baritone

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King's Singers will have vocal concert in Beijing!

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The six Englishmen known as the King's Singers enjoy a reputation as one of the world's most sought-after and highly accalimed vocal ensembles.

It isn't really a surprise that one of the world's most popular vocal groups comes from England, for that country has long had and unsurpassed tradition of vocal music with roots in both religious and secular singing. Tallis, Byrd, Gilbert, Sullivan, and even King Henry VIII leap to mind. It is said that in the barbershops of Shakespeare's time a lute or guitar was kept on hand for the patrons to while away the time with song. Glee Societies have had a long history in England. But the mainstay of English vocal tradition has resided in the church and the education of youthful choristers in the great cathedrals. Each year out of all England and its rich tradition there are just fourteen young men appointed choral scholars to King's College, Cambridge. As there are such a select few, a close bond is formed among these singers whose lives are immersed in the tradition of choral song, by daily choir practice and evensong, not to mention the individual effort to train and strengthen the voice. The closeness of the individuals is enhanced by such traditions as having their own table at Hall and the commitment shared to a particular musical style.

Not only do they perform and record, they are "Prince Consort Ensemble in Residence" at the Royal College of Music and regularly conduct workshops and masterclasses all over the world. Though the King's Singers are no longer affiliated with King's college, the traditions established by those graduates are continued by new members each of whom is chosen after rigorous search and auditions. Current members are David Hurley and Nigel Short (countertenors), Paul Phoenix (Tenor), Philip Lawson and Gabriel Crouch (baritones) and Stephen Connolly (bass). This is but a brief glance at one of the most influential and enduring of the contemporary vocal groups whose discography now numbers nearly forty albums (though some are out of print). For an in depth history of the group try to find the book written by 'the originals' with later member Bill Ives entitled, "The King's Singers, a Self Portrait." By all means, if you ever have the opportunity to attend a live concert, be sure to do so!

Members: David Hurley, countertenor, Robin Tyson, countertenor, Paul Phoenix, tenor, Philip Lawson, baritone, Chris Gabbitas, baritone

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