The King’s Singers bring their unmistakable blend of precision, warmth, and wit to Such stuff as dreams are made on, a programme inspired by imagination, reflection, and the magic of the human voice. Drawing on music old and new, the concert weaves together moments of intimacy, wonder, and playful brilliance, all shaped by the ensemble’s legendary vocal blend.

Renowned for their artistry, versatility, and effortless communication with audiences, The King’s Singers invite listeners into a dreamlike sound world where words and music intertwine, and where centuries of repertoire feel vividly alive.

An evening of exquisite singing and luminous storytelling, performed by one of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles.

Programme:

Ralph Vaughan Williams                   Over hill, over dale (from Three Shakespeare Songs)                                                        

Claude Debussy                                  Trois Chansons                                                        
Edward Elgar                                        Owls
Edward Elgar                                        Deep in my soul
Edward Elgar                                        Death on the hills

Trad Arr. Hugo Alfvén                         Och jungfrun hon går i ringen
Hugo Alfvén                                          Aftonen

Franz Schubert                                     Flucht
Fanny Mendelssohn                           Abendlich
Camille Saint-Saëns                          Saltarelle

Maurice Ravel                                      Trois Chansons  

Ralph Vaughan Williams                   The cloud-capp’d towers (from Three Shakespeare Songs)
Ralph Vaughan Williams                   Valiant-for-Truth                                                        
Jean Sibelius Arr. Nick Ashby            Finlandia (Be still, my soul)


Patrick Dunachie, countertenor
Edward Button, countertenor
Julian Gregory, tenor
Christopher Bruerton, baritone
Nick Ashby, baritone

Piers Connor Kennedy, bass

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