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Polyphony
Polyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since Then The choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout The world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of The best s... morePolyphony was formed by Stephen Layton in 1986 for a concert in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge. Since Then The choir has performed and recorded regularly to great critical acclaim throughout The world. Recent reviews declare Polyphony ‘one of The best small choirs now before The public’ (Telegraph) and ‘possibly The best small professional chorus in The world’ (Encore Magazine, USA). In a new poll by Gramophone Magazine They were named as one of The world’s leading choirs ‘Stephen Layton's choir have become renowned for both Their sound and versatility – wheTher in early music, or contemporary works such as those of Eric Whitacre, They embody The remarkable tradition of British choral excellence at its finest.’
For more than a decade Polyphony has given annual sell-out performances of Bach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah at St John’s Smith Square. These have become notable events in London’s music calendar and have been broadcast by BBC Radio 3 and The EBU. According to The Evening Standard ‘no one ... less
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Singing is for life, not just for Christmas
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]
“Hark The herald angels sing”. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s “Merry Christma...
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Message from Philip Lawson, KS
Message from Philip Lawson -
From 2012 I will be moving on from The King's Singers to give myself more time for composing and arranging. If you would like to discuss commissioning a piece from me or organising a choral workshop or arranging seminar pl...
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As torrents in summer
Music by Edward Elgar from "Scenes from The Saga of King Olaf"
words by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Six Vocal Ensemble
Although a relatively new player in The world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave Their mark. Building upon The inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, com... moreAlthough a relatively new player in The world of music, it has not taken long for Six Vocal Ensemble to leave Their mark. Building upon The inspiration from such groups as Rajaton, The King’s Singers, and The Real Group, Six has charted a unique path, combining choral, pop, world, and folk influences, surprising audiences everywhere with The versatility and blend of Their voices. To categorize Their genre is difficult; to experience Their music is indescribable.
The members of Six come from entirely different musical backgrounds. In its inception, Six came togeTher as a group of opera and rock singers, jazz artists and choral traditionalists. From amidst this diversity a common goal has seamlessly forged a unified and surprisingly unique a cappella sound. New and returning audiences alike are left constantly amazed at The musical possibilities of The human voice. As The group continue to develop, each member brings different strengths, adding to The complexity that makes Six Vocal Ensemble. This diversity all... less
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Tenebrae
Founded and directed by former King's Singer Nigel Short, this award-winning choir performs with passion and precision covering repertoire from Poulenc, Rachmaninoff, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Joby Talbot and Alexander Levine to renaissance masterpie... moreFounded and directed by former King's Singer Nigel Short, this award-winning choir performs with passion and precision covering repertoire from Poulenc, Rachmaninoff, James MacMillan, John Tavener, Joby Talbot and Alexander Levine to renaissance masterpieces and romantic part-songs which are all furTher enhanced by The choir’s dramatic use of movement around The performing space. Tenebrae continues to collaborate with orchestras such as The London Symphony, The Royal Philharmonic, The Chamber Orchestra of Europe and The Scottish Ensemble. less
