Performers:
Vocal sextet THE KING'S SINGERS (United Kingdom):
PATRICK DUNACHIE (first countertenor)
EDWARD BUTTON (second countertenor)
JULIAN GREGORY (tenor)
CHRISTOPHER BRUERTON (first baritone)
NICK ASHBY (Second Baritone)
JONATHAN HOWARD (Bass)
The program includes choral works by English composers of various periods for various celebrations and ceremonies of the British Monarchy
Vocal Sextet "The The King's Singers have been leaders in a cappella singing for over five decades. The collective is famous for its incomparable vocal technique, musicality, versatility, revealed through a unique repertoire and cooperation with other stars of the music world. The biography of The King's Singers includes many prestigious awards, including two Grammys, an Emmy and a place on the Gramophone magazine's Walk of Fame. Whatever they sing, these artists are always recognizable by their clean intonation, flawless vocal harmony, perfect articulation of the text and incredible accuracy.
The King's Singers' latest program, Long Live the King! III's accession to the throne and Queen Elizabeth II's contribution to the country's history. For more than 500 years, music has been the basis of all celebrations of the British monarchy, so most of the best examples of British choral music were created specifically for the religious ceremonies and celebrations of the royal family.
The concert program takes the listener through the British monarchs, as well as and leads the history of choral music in stages. The first contains a dedication to Queen Elizabeth I, interpreted in madrigals by Renaissance composers from the collection "Triumph of Oriana", praising the monarch named in Oriana's madrigal texts. In the second, the opus of the British Renaissance composers played during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the 20th century music specially created for these celebrations. motet by composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. The third is a tribute to the queen of modern British composers. In the fourth, works by Renaissance and contemporary British composers were played at Elizabeth II's funeral. In the fifth, celebrating the accession of Charles III, liturgical texts of Renaissance and modern composition. This musical journey ends with a witty musical reflection of the history of British monarchs.
Festival organizers:
Lithuanian National Philharmonic
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Festival is financed by Vilnius City Municipality.
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