Mar 06, 2018 on sale were their threedisc gold 50 album featuring songs which they were singing for both nights as well as many more, a songbook of many of their arrangements, and a commemorative book written by former and current members of the kings singers marking their fiftieth anniversary and explaining their history. There are exclusive interviews with all 24 surviving. There are exclusive interviews with all 24 surviving members of the group, past and present. This newly written official book, the kings singers gold, celebrates five decades of musicmaking including a yearbyyear guide to the events, the music and the people who have shaped the kings singers unique history. The kings singers were a weekly fixture on primetime. The kings singers grew out of a group of choral scholars at kings college in cambridge, england, in 1965. Sicut cervus, motet for 4 voices from motets book ii for 4 voices 02. The king s singers 20th anniversary concert in 1988, at the barbican, featured a surprise reunion, in which all king s singers to date reunited on stage, introduced individually with membership dates, counting from 1968 by prunella scales. Throughout its history, the group has been welcomed on the worlds great stages, from londons royal albert hall to the opera house in sydney and new yorks carnegie hall. Chart a journey through the music thats defined their career so far and moves on. Their work synonymous with the best in vocal ensemble performance appeals to a vast international audience. Kings singers irish songbook satb sheet music plus. They are named after kings college in cambridge, england, where the group was formed by six choral scholars. The family moved to kent after his father ended a career as a royal naval officer and switched to the world of academia.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. The kings singers gold triple album the kings singers gold special edition box set the kings singers gold book. Everything in this gold season, from triplealbum to book and concert tour, celebrates the amazing musical heritage of the kings singers, and also looks at the bright future of vocal music in all its forms. Christmas with the kings singers washington national. Start your 30day free trial of unlimited to listen to this album plus tens of millions more songs. After a copy of their oneoff joke album fell into the right hands and a concert was arranged, the singers realized they had a potential moneymaker on their hands. Choral ssa choir the kings singers gold editions series. A copy of the brandnew book chronicling the kings singers extraordinary journey over the past five decades of musicmaking.
Richard rodney bennett, im yours, and so it goes arr. This cd brings together choral music from the late nineteenth to the late twentieth century that is related to the. This delightful collection of 99 rounds, canons and partsongs makes a delightful introduction to partsinging to kids from 6 to 106. The kings singers, the male vocal sextet, perform with extraordinary vocal blend, purity of tone, technical security, and interpretive sensitivity. We are delighted to announce the release of our new full length album finding. Gold, an album by the kings singers on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. A brand new book chronicling the kings singers extraordinary journey over the past 50 years buy now for. Here are a few hints and tips for exploring the site. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Their newly recorded tripledisc album gold completely reflects this with 60 tracks divided across three albums, themed as close harmony, spiritual, and secular. This newly written official book, the kings singers gold, celebrates five decades of musicmaking including a yearbyyear guide to the events, the music and. Chart a journey through the music thats defined their career so far and moves on to exciting and unexplored musical worlds. Patrick dunachie countertenor, timothy waynewright countertenor, julian gregory tenor, christopher bruerton baritone, christopher gabbitas baritone, jonathan howard bass buy now for. Their newly recorded tripledisc album gold completely reflects this with 60 tracks divided across three albums. The king s singers were the first to apply choral technique to popular material and colouring book concentrates on their unforgettable arrangements of international pop hits of the sixties and early seventies. The great and legendary arrangement by bob chilcott of this classic beatles song for the kings singers has been adapted for 4 part choir and piano. The kings singers are a british a cappella vocal ensemble founded in 1968.
Thereafter they began to reach a wider american audience, appearing frequently on the tonight show starring johnny. Acclaimed for their lifeaffirming virtuosity and irresistible charm, the kings singers are in global demand. Amazons choice recommends highly rated and wellpriced. How to use the kings singers website we have developed this site to be easy to use and accessible for everyone whether using a computer, tablet or smartphone. The kings singers gold specialedition boxed set the kings singers gold specialedition boxed set the kings singers signum records to mark their 50th anniversary, the kings singers would like to take you on a new musical journey one that pays tribute to their heritage, but also showcases the diversity of music in our world today and. Byu welcomes back the kings singers for 50th anniversary. The selections are arranged by categories including english pre1700 secular, pre1700 sacred, post 1700, from around the world and wordless rounds. Their concert at byu features songs from their album, including four songs that were specifically commissioned for the anniversary performances. Royal albert hall, london by kings singers vocal group visual.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The king s singers gold specialedition boxed set the king s singers gold specialedition boxed set the king s singers signum records to mark their 50th anniversary, the king s singers would like to take you on a new musical journey one that pays tribute to their heritage, but also showcases the diversity of music in our world today and. You are the new day the kings singers gold editions. Everything in this gold season, from triplealbum to book and concert tour, celebrates the amazing musical heritage of the kings singers, and also looks at. It was an adventure that gave thanks for all the music that defined our first fifty years, inspired by the unique maverick spirit that guided the original six kings singers to keep every performance as fresh and varied as possible. Christopher alan gabbitas, is a choral conductor, lawyer and university professor a former baritone with the kings singers, he was born on 15 may 1979 in plymouth, the son of dr. A copy of the brand new book chronicling the kings singers extraordinary journey over the past 50 years. Celebrate 50 years of mesmerizing performances and musical diversity by the kings singers. Shop and buy king s singers irish songbook satb sheet music. Gold was about savouring the amazing diversity of music and musicians in our world today, holding up.
This website uses cookies and third party services. Kings singers sheet music and songbook arrangements. Marking the 50th anniversary of the indefatigable kings singers, this is not, as might be supposed, a compilation, but rather an entirely new recording containing 60 tracks that, we feel, represent all the styles and musical epochs that the kings singers have championed across five decades of performing and recording. You are the new day the kings singer s gold editions series, series. As the year 26 draws to a close, london is in flames. Shop and buy kings singers irish songbook satb sheet music. Some of the selections are drawn from their sessions with beatles producer george martin including the remarkable she s leaving home. Gold season, from triplealbum to book and concert tour, celebrates the amazing musical heritage of the kings singers, and also looks at the bright future of vocal music in all its forms. Their newly recorded tripledisc album gold completely reflects this with 60 tracks divided across three albums, themed as. A copy of the brandnew book chronicling the king s singers extraordinary journey over the past five decades of musicmaking. To mark their 50th anniversary, the kings singers have made it their mission to celebrate great music above all else an aim which has driven them throughout their history.
Check out gold by the kings singers on amazon music. The king s singers grew out of a group of choral scholars at king s college in cambridge, england, in 1965. Jan 31, 2018 diehard fans, meanwhile, will also want to invest in the gold book, charting five decades of kings singers history and including interviews with all 24 surviving pastandpresent members of the group. Celebrate the 50th birthday of the kings singers with this special holiday gift pack. It was an adventure that gave thanks for all the music that defined our first fifty years, inspired by the unique maverick spirit that guided the original six kings singers to keep every performance as fresh. Buy kings singerss album titled gold to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another.
Dec 10, 2018 everything in this gold season, from triplealbum to book and concert tour, celebrates the amazing musical heritage of the kings singers, and also looks at the bright future of vocal music in all its forms. The kings singers began with a vocal lineup of two countertenors, a tenor. Now nearly all choirs can enjoy this iconic arrangement which. Jun 30, 2018 everything in this gold season, from triplealbum to book and concert tour, celebrates the amazing musical heritage of the kings singers, and also looks at the bright future of vocal music in all its forms. A copy of the brand new book chronicling the kings singers extraordinary journey over the past 50 years gold branded usb memory stick containing high definition audio files higher quality than cd of all gold tracks on the 3 discs, clips of audio interviews with ks past and present, videos of the making of gold and rarely seen. With 2018 marking the 50th birthday of the group, the kings singers have been celebrating their gold anniversary, which acknowledges their amazing musical heritage, as well as the bright future of vocal music in all its forms as they move into 2019. The current incarnation of king s singers approached this 50th anniversary release with great excitement albeit with some trepidation. The king s singers celebrate their 50th anniversary with a celebratory 3album set, combining three complete programs of close harmony, spiritual and secular pieces. What really distinguished the group in its early years was its musical diversity. Listen to your favorite songs from gold by the king s singers now. This worldfamous ensemble pays tribute to the music that has defined its first 50 years, inspired by the unique maverick spirit that guided the original six kings singers to keep every performance as fresh and varied as possible.
This keepsake edition includes a yearbyyear guide to the events, the music and the people who have shaped the past 50 years. This newly written official book, the kings singers gold, celebrates five decades of musicmaking including a yearbyyear guide to the events, the music and the people who have shaped the king s singers unique history. In conjunction with the 50th anniversary tour, titled gold, the kings singers released a new book chronicling the ensembles history as well as a threedisc album of the same name. Patrick dunachie countertenor, timothy waynewright countertenor, julian gregory tenor, christopher bruerton baritone, christopher gabbitas baritone, jonathan howard bass. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. New ks gold book available now this newly written official book, the kings singers gold, celebrates five decades of musicmaking including a yearbyyear guide to the events, the music and the people who have shaped the king s singers unique history. You are the new day the kings singers gold editions series, series. Marking the 50th anniversary of the indefatigable king s singers, this is not, as might be supposed, a compilation, but rather an entirely new recording containing 60 tracks that, we feel, represent all the styles and musical epochs that the king s singers have championed across five decades of performing and recording. On sale were their threedisc gold 50 album featuring songs which they were singing for both nights as well as many more, a songbook of many of their arrangements, and a commemorative book written by former and current members of the kings singers marking their fiftieth anniversary and explaining their history. In the united kingdom, their popularity peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s. Look for updates from their tours around the world throughout the current season. Nigel perrin, alastair hume, bill ives, anthony holt, simon carrington and brian kay by kings singers vocal group book.
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