The Library Vol. 4 The King's Singers

• Harold Arlen (1905 - 1986): Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Neil Richardson):
• 1 Arlen: Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Neil Richardson) 06:15
• Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991): Seaside Rendezvous (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Paul Hart):
• 2 Mercury: Seaside Rendezvous (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Paul Hart) 02:40
• Bob Dylan (b. 1941): Make You Feel My Love (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Alexander L’Estrange):
• 3 Dylan: Make You Feel My Love (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Alexander L’Estrange) 03:43
• Richard Sherman (b. 1928): Hushabye Mountain (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Blake Morgan):
• 4 Sherman: Hushabye Mountain (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Blake Morgan) 03:38
• Traditional French: Une gente bergere (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Goff Richards):
• 5 French: Une gente bergere (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Goff Richards) 02:56
• Joni Mitchell (b. 1943): Sisotowbell Lane (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Patrick Dunachie):
• 6 Mitchell: Sisotowbell Lane (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Patrick Dunachie) 04:46
• Randy Newman (b. 1943): Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Bob Chilcott):
• 7 Newman: Texas Girl at the Funeral of Her Father (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Bob Chilcott) 03:07
• Cy Coleman (1929 - 2004): Rhythm of Life (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Peter Knight):
• 8 Coleman: Rhythm of Life (Arr. for Vocal Ensemble by Peter Knight) 02:15
• Total Runtime 29:20

Info for The Library Vol. 4

This is the fourth volume in our The Library EP series. The idea behind it is to explore, maintain and grow our library of close-harmony repertoire.

“Close-harmony” is arguably the part of our work for which we are best known, and our library of thousands of pop, jazz and folksong arrangements is one we’re always determined to nurture. The track-listing for each volume in the series is designed to celebrate old favourites alongside brand new arrangements created especially for these recordings, which we hope will become the ‘old favourites’ of the future”.

The King’s Singers were founded on 1 May 1968 by six choral scholars who had recently graduated from King’s College Cambridge. Their vocal line-up was (by chance) two countertenors, a tenor, two baritones and a bass, and the group has never wavered from this formation since.

The King’s Singers

The King's Singers
Acclaimed worldwide for their virtuosity, life-affirming energy and charm, The King’s Singers are in global demand. Their work, synonymous with the very best in vocal ensemble performance, appeals to a vast international audience. Performing to hundreds of thousands of people each season, the group tours regularly to Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australasia. Instantly recognisable for their immaculate intonation, vocal blend, diction and incisive timing, The King’s Singers are consummate entertainers.

The group’s repertoire has evolved to become one of the most diverse and compelling imaginable. The King’s Singers have commissioned over 200 works, including landmark pieces from leading contemporary composers including Luciano Berio, György Ligeti, Sir James MacMillan, Krzysztof Penderecki, Toru Takemitsu, Sir John Tavener, Gabriela Lena Frank and Eric Whitacre. They have also commissioned arrangements of everything from jazz standards to pop chart hits, explored medieval motets and Renaissance madrigals, and encouraged young composers to write new scores.

In addition to performing to capacity audiences and creating highly regarded and much-loved recordings, The King’s Singers share their artistry through numerous workshops and masterclasses around the world. In June 2017, the group will host their inaugural U.S. Summer School at DePauw University, Indiana and in July 2017 will return for their 3rd U.K. Summer School at Royal Holloway (part of the University of London) where they are also Ensemble in Residence. Among the work supported by The King’s Singers Foundation, A Carol for Christmas is a composition competition that seeks to encourage young and up-coming composers, giving the winners the chance for their piece to be performed in King’s College Chapel (Cambridge, UK).

Double Grammy® award-winning artists, the group were honoured in 2009 for their Signum Classics release, Simple Gifts, and again in 2012 for their contribution to Eric Whitacre’s Light and Gold album on Universal/Decca. Recently voted into Gramophone Hall of Fame, rave reviews and repeated sell-out concerts confirm that The King’s Singers remain one of the world’s finest vocal ensembles.

Booklet for The Library Vol. 4