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High Flight

The King's Singers: High Flight Label: Signum Records Year: 2011
Songlist:
    1. Oculi omnium - Bob Chilcott
    The King's Singers (O.U.P.)
    2. O nata lux - Morten Lauridsen
    The King's Singers (Faber Music)
    3. This Marriage -- Eric Whitacre (Jalal al-Din Rumi)
    The King's Singers (Shadow Water Music)
    4. EVEN SUCH IS TIME - Bob Chilcott
    1. "anyone lived in a pretty how town" (e e cummings)
    2. A flower given to my daughter (James Joyce)
    3. Days (Philip Larkin)
    4. Even such is time (Sir Walter Ralegh)
    The King's Singers (O.U.P.)
    5. Cloudburst - Eric Whitacre (Octavio Paz)
    The Concordia Choir (Walton Music Corporation)
    6. Lux aurumque - Eric Whitacre (Edward Esch)
    The King's Singers (Walton Music Corporation)
    7. High Flight -- Bob Chilcott (Henry Vaughan & John Gillespie Magee)
    The King's Singers and The Concordia Choir (O.U.P.)
    8. O magnum mysterium - Morten Lauridsen
    The Concordia Choir (Faber Music)
    9. Alone - Eric Whitacre (Edgar Allan Poe)
    The King's Singers
    10. The Stolen Child - Eric Whitacre (William Butler Yeats)
    The King's Singers and The Concordia Choir (Chester Music)
    11. A Thanksgiving - Bob Chilcott (St Richard of Chichester)
    The King's Singers and The Concordia Choir (O.U.P.)



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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor, Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Jonathan Howard (bass).
Category: Mix Dbl CD $16.95

In This Quiet Moment - Choral Essays Vol. 3

The King's Singers: RIn This Quiet Moment - Choral Essays Vol. 3 Label: Salvationist Publishing & Supplies Ltd Year: 2011
Songlist:
    1. Depth Of Mercy - Charles Wesley/Richard Rance
    2. Share My Yoke - Joy Webb
    3. In This Quiet Moment - John Gowans/Ivor Bosanko
    4. He Leadeth Me - Joseph Henry Gilmore/James Curnow
    5. Isaiah 40 - William Himes
    6. Precious Jesus - Francis Bottome/Mervyn V Clarke
    7. Shepherd, Hear My Prayer - Albert Orsborn/Ernest Rance
    8. God In You - William Himes
    9. Don’t Doubt Him Now - Frank Reynolds/Leonard Ballantine
    10. Draw Me Nearer - Fanny Crosby/Dick Krommenhoek
    11. An Invocation - Kevin Norbury
    12. In Deeper Consecration - Margaret MacMillan/Brindley Boon
    13. O My Jesus - Robert Redhead
    14. God Came In Jesus To Live Among Us - Corrie Krommenhoek trs. Stephen Pearson/Dick Krommenhoek
    15. Sweet Hour Of Prayer - W. W. Walford/Trevor Worthington
    16. The Lord Bless Thee - Ivor Bosanko
    17. Before The Cross - Peter Cooke/Edward Gregson
    18. The Lord is Gracious - Darren Bartlett


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Robin Tyson (countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Jonathan Howard (bass).
Category: Sacred CD $19.95

Joy To The World Double CD

The King's Singers: Joy To The World Double CD Label: Signum Records Year: 2010
Songlist:
    Disc 1
    1. Rise up, shepherd, and Follow - Traditional arr. Carl Davis
    *Christmas Eve – Christina Rossetti
    2. Gabriel's message - Traditional arr. Edgar Pettman
    3. Noel nouvelet - Traditional arr. Philip Lawson
    4. What Child is This? - Traditional arr. Bob Chilcott
    *Ballad of the Breadman – Charles Causley
    5. The Crown of Roses - Tchaikovsky arr. Jeremy Lubbock
    6. O Little One Sweet - Traditional harmonized J. S. Bach
    7. Lullay My Liking - Philip Lawson
    *Christmas 1915 – R J Armes
    8. Stille Nacht - Franz Gruber arr. John Rutter
    9. The Quiet Heart - June Collin
    *Eddi’s Service – Rudyard Kipling
    10. There is a Flower - John Rutter
    11. Joy to the World - Mason/Watts arr. Philip Lawson
    Disc 2
    12. Serenade d'hiver - Camille Saint-Saens
    13. The Twelve Days of Christmas - Arr. Geoffrey Keating
    *A Correspondence – John Julius Norwich
    14. Christmas Gifts - Selections from the lighter side of the KS repertoire -
    Gaudete, God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, The Little Drummer Boy and Jingle Bells


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor, Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Jonathan Howard (bass).

Recorded Live at Cadogan Hall, London December 2010 and includes the readings* between pieces
Category: Christmas Dbl CD $16.95

Bach Christmas Oratorio

The King's Singers: Bach Christmas Oratorio Label: Signum Records Year: 2010
Songlist:
    Disc 1
    1. Chor: Jauchzet, frohlocket! Soloists: Klaus Osterloh flügelhorn • Hans Dekker drums
    2. Rezitativ: Es begab sich aber zu der Zeit Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    3. Arie: Bereite dich, Zion Soloists: Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor • Jens Neufang clarinet
    4. Rezitativ: Und sie gebar Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    5. Choral: Ach, mein herzliebes Jesulein!
    6. Rezitativ: Und es waren Hirten Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    7. Rezitativ: Und der Engel sprach Soloists: Philip Lawson baritone • David Hurley countertenor
    8. Arie: Frohe Hirten, eilt, ach eilet Soloists: Philip Lawson baritone • Günther Bollmann trombone
    9. Rezitativ: Und das habt zum Zeichen Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    10. Arie: Schlafe, mein Liebster Soloists: Paul Phoenix tenor • John Goldsby bass • Paul Shigihara guitar
    11. Rezitativ: Und da der Engel von ihnen gen Himmel Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    12. Chor: Lasset uns nun gehen gen Bethlehem
    13. Rezitativ: Und sie kamen eilend und funden beide Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    14. Arie: Schließe, mein Herz Soloist: Joris Roelofs clarinet
    15. Rezitativ: Und die Hirten kehrten wieder um Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    16. Choral: Seid froh dieweil
    17. Chor: Herrscher des Himmels, erhöre das Lallen Soloists: Frank Chastenier piano • Andy Haderer trumpet
    Disc 2
    1. Chor: Fallt mit Danken, fallt mit Loben Soloists: Ludwig Nuß trombone • Olivier Peters alto flute
    2. Rezitativ: Und da acht Tage um waren Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    3. Rezitativ mit Choral Rezitativ: Wohlan! dein Name Soloists: David Hurley countertenor • Stephen Connolly bass
    4. Arie: Ich will nur dir zu Ehren leben Soloists: Christopher Gabbitas baritone • Karolina Strassmayer flute
    5. Rezitativ: Da Jesus geboren war Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    6. Chor mit Rezitativ: Wo ist der neugeborne König Soloist: Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor
    7. Choral: Dein Glanz all Finsternis verzehrt
    8. Arie: Erleucht auch meine finstre Sinnen Soloists: Stephen Connolly bass • John Marshall flügelhorn • Paul Heller bass clarinet
    9. Rezitativ: Da das der König Herodes hörte Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    10. Rezitativ: Warum wollt ihr erschrecken? Soloist: Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor
    11. Rezitativ: Und ließ versammlen alle Hohenpriester Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    12. Rezitativ: Da berief Herodes die Weisen Heimlich Soloists: Philip Lawson baritone • Stephen Connolly bass
    13. Rezitativ: Du Falscher, suche nur den Herrn zu fällen Soloist: David Hurley countertenor
    14. Arie: Nur ein Wink von seinen Händen Soloists: David Hurley countertenor • Frank Chastenier piano
    15. Rezitativ: Als sie nun den König gehöret hatten Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    16. Rezitativ: Und Gott befahl ihnen im Traum Soloist: Philip Lawson baritone
    17. Rezitativ: So geht! Genug Soloist: Paul Phoenix tenor
    18. Rezitativ: Was will der Höllen Schrecken
    19. Choral: Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen Soloist: Hans Dekker drums


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor, Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Stephen Connolly (bass).

A unique disc from two versatile and distinctive groups of performers: The King’s Singers and the WDR Big Band perform a new jazz version of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, arranged and directed by Bill Dobbins. Recorded live in concert, this performance captures the timeless and versatile nature of Bach’s work, retaining the integrity of the original whilst presenting it in wholly new setting. Both groups are Grammy award winners; The King’s Singers, famed for their precision and sound, and the WDR Big Band, one of Europe’s leading jazz-ensembles.
Category: Christmas Dbl CD $23.95

Swimming Over London

The King's Singers: Swimming Over London Label: Signum Records Year: 2010
Songlist:
    1. Swimming Over London - Bob Chilcott & Charles Bennett
    2. I’m Yours - Jason Mraz arr. Philip Lawson
    3. Angel - Sarah McLachlan arr. Roger Treece
    4. By the Time - Mika (Michael Penniman) arr. Philip Lawson
    5. September 15th - Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays, lyrics: Don Rosler, arr. Roger Treece / Keeper of the Seasons - Roger Treece, add’l lyrics: Don Rosler & Linda Goldstein
    6. It’s a New World - Harold Arlen & Ira Gershwin arr. Richard Rodney Bennett
    7. Don’t Let Go - Ysaye M. Barnwell
    8. Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap arr. Christopher Gabbitas
    9. Lazy bones / Up a lazy River - Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer & Sidney Arodin arr. Daryl Runswick
    10. Andromeda - Mia Makaroff
    11. Recipe For Love - Harry Connick, Jr arr. Berty Rice
    12. Silent Love - Mia Makaroff
    13. Straighten Up and Fly Right - Nat King Cole & Irving Mills arr. Alexander L’Estrange
    14. Home - Michael Bublé, Amy Foster-Gillies & Alan Chang arr. Alexander L’Estrange


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright(countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Stephen Connolly (bass).
Songbook also available with this album
Category: Mix CD $16.95

Pachelbel Vespers

The King's Singers: Pachelbel Vespers Label: Signum Records Year: 2010
Songlist:
    Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706) Pachelbel: Ingressus in C minor [originally in D minor] P92
    1. Sonata
    2. Deus in adiutorium
    3. Gloria patri
    4. Sicut erat
    Pachelbel: Magnificat in C major [orig. E-flat major] P250
    5. Sonata
    6. Magnifica
    7. Et exultavit
    8. Quia respexit
    9. Et misericordia
    10. Fecit potentiam
    11. Suscepit Israel
    12. Gloria
    13. Sicut erat
    Johann Krieger (1652–1735): Sonata à 5 in A minor
    14. Allegro
    15. Adagio
    16. Allegro
    17. Presto
    18. Adagio
    Pachelbel: Ingressus in E minor [G minor] P96
    19. Sonata
    20. Deus in adiutorium
    21. Domine ad adiuvandum
    22. Gloria
    23. Gloria Patri, Sicut erat
    Pachelbel: Ingressus in G major [A major] P97
    24. Sonata
    25. Gloria Patri
    26. Sicut erat
    Pachelbel: Ingressus in G minor [A minor] P98
    27. Sonata
    28. Deus in adiutorium
    29. Gloria
    30. Sicut erat
    31. Et in secula seculorum
    Johann Caspar Kerll (1627–1693): Sonata à 5 in G minor
    32. Allegro
    33. [Vivace]
    34. [Andante]
    35. Allegro
    Pachelbel: Magnificat in F major [G major] P253
    36. Magnificat
    37. Deposuit
    38. Sicut locutus est
    39. Sicut erat, Amen
    Pachelbel: Ingressus in B-flat major [C major] P88
    40. Deus in adjutorium
    41. Sicut erat


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright(countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Stephen Connolly (bass).

The music contained in this CD represents a selection of Vespers movements written by the organist Johann Pachelbel. They have in common the distinctively sonorous scoring of four or five-part choir, accompanied by a six-part string orchestra to which is added, at the composer’s express request, a bassoon. ‘Charivari Agréable is one of the most versatile Early Music groups around at the moment; under its benign director, Kah-Ming Ng, it appears to be infinitely adaptable, finding musicians who can fit into any of its many and varied programmes’ (International Record Review). They represent ‘a new and very exciting phase of the early music revival, one that enriches the existing repertory and can bring us ever closer to the spirit of the original music’ (Gramophone).

The King’s Singers are truly remarkable. They continue to be one of the most sought-after and critically acclaimed vocal ensembles in the world, performing a rich and varied repertoire from Gesualdo to György Ligeti and Michael Bublé. Internationally recognized for their work in the classical field, they retain the sparkle that delights so many fans when they perform much loved numbers from the lighter end of the repertoire. Whatever the music The King’s Singers are instantly recognisable for their spot-on intonation, their impeccable vocal blend, the flawless articulation of the text and incisive timing.
Category: Sacred CD $16.95

From the Heart

The King's Singers: From the Heart Label: Signum Records Year: 2009
Songlist:
    1. My Heart is a Holy Place - Patricia van Ness
    2. Pie Jesu - John Brunning
    3. Conceit (from Estranies) - Graham Lack
    4. Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen arr. Philip Lawson
    5. Out of the Woods (Nickel Creek) - arr. Philip Lawson


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright(countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Stephen Connolly (bass).
Category: Mix CD $11.95

Romance du Soir

The King's Singers: Romance du Soir Label: Signum Records Year: 2009
Songlist:
    1. Calme des Nuits - Camille Saint-Saëns
    2. Music, When Soft Voices Die - Edward Bairstow
    3. O Happy Eyes - Edward Elgar
    4. Liebe - Franz Schubert
    5. Love - Edward Elgar
    6. Draw On Sweet Night - John Wilbye
    7. Waldesnacht - Johannes Brahms
    8. Toutes les Nuitz - Orlande de Lassus
    9. Sérénade d'Hiver - Camille Saint-Saëns
    10. Ach Elslein - Ludwig Senfl
    11. Ritornelle - Robert Schumann
    12. Weep, Weep Mine Eyes - John Wilbye
    13. Traumlicht - Richard Strauss
    14. A Lover's Journey i. In the Still Garden - Libby Larsen
    15. A Lover's Journey ii. St Valentine's Day - Libby Larsen
    16. A Lover's Journey iii. Will you, nill you - Libby Larsen
    17. A Lover's Journey iv. Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day? - Libby Larsen
    18. Romance du Soir - Camile Saint-Saëns
    19. The Long Day Closes - Arthur Sullivan


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Robin Tyson (countertenor), Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Stephen Connolly (bass).
Category: Mix CD $16.95

Joy To The World Single CD

The King's Singers: Joy To The World Single CD Label: Signum Records Year: 2011
Songlist:
    Disc 1
    1. Rise up, shepherd, and Follow - Traditional arr. Carl Davis
    2. Gabriel's message - Traditional arr. Edgar Pettman
    3. Noel nouvelet - Traditional arr. Philip Lawson
    4. What Child is This? - Traditional arr. Bob Chilcott
    5. The Crown of Roses - Tchaikovsky arr. Jeremy Lubbock
    6. O Little One Sweet - Traditional harmonized J. S. Bach
    7. Lullay My Liking - Philip Lawson
    8. Stille Nacht - Franz Gruber arr. John Rutter
    9. The Quiet Heart - June Collin
    10. There is a Flower - John Rutter
    11. Joy to the World - Mason/Watts arr. Philip Lawson
    12. Serenade d'hiver - Camille Saint-Saens
    13. The Twelve Days of Christmas - Arr. Geoffrey Keating
    14. Gaudete- Traditional arr. Brian Kay
    15. God rest you merry gentlemen Traditional arr. Geoffrey Keating
    16. The little drummer boy Katherine K. Davis / Henry Onorati / Harry Simeone / arr. John McCarthy
    17. Jingle bells James Lord Pierpont arr. Gordon Langford
    18. Deck the hall with boughs of holly Traditional / Thomas Oliphant arr. Gordon Langford


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Notes: Singers: David Hurley (countertenor), Timothy Wayne-Wright countertenor, Paul Phoenix (tenor), Philip Lawson (baritone), Christopher Gabbitas (baritone), Jonathan Howard (bass).

Recorded Live at Cadogan Hall, London December 2010, but does not include the readings between pieces. The music, along with the readings, are available on the Joy to the World double CD, also available here at www.dj-records.com
Category: Christmas Single CD $16.95