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The King's Singers

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“The King’s Singers ooze class … ”

-  THE TIMES

“The harmony, balance and resonance of this a cappella troupe is second to none... by any measure, this was a perfect performance.”

-  MELBOURNE OBSERVER

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Experience the world’s most celebrated vocal ensemble live at Snow Concert Hall. Global choral Icons and true masters of their craft, The King’s Singers return to Australia with their signature blend of flawless precision, British charm, and vocal brilliance.

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Programme

Introduction

Ron GOODWIN, arr. Langford & Jackman What kind of things do The King’s Singers sing?

Getting going (1968-72)

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH, arr. Gordon Langford Blow away the morning dew

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH, arr. Gordon Langford The oak and the ash

SUNSHINE, SIMONS & GILBERT, arr. Gordon Langford The peanut vendor

Something old, something new

Robert WHITE Christe qui lux es et dies

William BYRD Haec dies a6

Stanley GLASSER Lala mtwana

Steve MARTLAND Oranges and Lemons

Something different (1990-2000)

Brian WILSON The Lord’s Prayer

THE BEACH BOYS, arr. Bob Chilcott Kokomo

Into America (1983-1990)

Billy JOEL, arr. Bob Chilcott And so it goes

Randy NEWMAN, arr. Bob Chilcott Texas girl at the funeral of her father

John LENNON/Paul McCARTNEY, arr. Paul Hart Honey Pie

– Interval –

Something borrowed

The King’s Singers will select a pair of songs with strong local resonance and perform them in their signature close-harmony, a cappella style.

Storytime

Camille SAINT-SAËNS Saltarelle

Something blue (2019-present)

The program will close with a selection of hand-picked songs from great songwriters of today (it could be Jacob Collier, Laura Mvula, James Blake, maybe Ed Sheeran!) – as well as songs from the fantastical world of Disney, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday.

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Double-GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning vocal supergroup The King’s Singers return to Australia, bringing their signature blend of flawless precision, British charm, and vocal brilliance. For over 55 years, they’ve set the global standard in a cappella singing, captivating audiences everywhere from London’s Royal Albert Hall to New York’s Carnegie Hall.

Rooted in the English choral tradition and known for their innovative spirit, The King’s Singers have built a legacy not only through performance but also through a deep commitment to education and musical outreach. With over 150 albums, more than 300 commissions, and a global foundation dedicated to nurturing vocal music, they continue to redefine the possibilities of vocal harmony.

This specially curated program is a musical journey through time — from Renaissance gems by Robert White and William Byrd to vibrant South African works, contemporary English minimalism, and iconic pop arrangements by The Beach Boys, Billy Joel, Randy Newman, and The Beatles.

Don’t miss your chance to hear the world’s most celebrated vocal ensemble live at Snow Concert Hall.