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King’s Singers to Perform Concert of Works Inspired By the Lord's Prayer

Naxos Presents the King's Singers in Nashville
Naxos Presents the King's Singers in Nashville

On Saturday, March 24, 2012, GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble The King’s Singers will present “Pater Noster - A Choral Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer” at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville. Set to begin at 7:30pm, the concert will be recorded for the ensemble’s debut release on the Naxos label.

The program, “Pater Noster”, is a meditative exploration of music inspired by or linked to The Lord’s Prayer. With works both ancient and modern, The King’s Singers will perform pieces by Josquin, Palestrina and Byrd as well as Stravinsky, Bernstein, Duruflé and many others.

Tickets can be purchased onlineor by calling 1-800-838-3006.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Cathedral of the Incarnation
2001 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203 (map)

Tickets: $30.00 and are available onlineor by calling 1-800-838-3006

 

Described by The Times as a group that has “stayed in character over four decades, yet retuned itself to the times” and by Gramophone as “enchanting the ear from first to last note” The King’s Singersare truly remarkable.  They continue to be one of the most sought-after and critically acclaimed vocal ensembles in the world.During the 2011-12 concert season, The King’s Singers will perform across the world in some of the world’s most beautiful concert halls including the Salle Gaveau in Paris, the Berlin Philharmonie, and the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall. The King’s Singers will travel to France, Germany, the US and Canada, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Armenia, Belgium and the Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Mexico, Japan, Korea and China.

The King’s Singers have an extraordinary history on television with PBS broadcasts in the US and numerous appearances for the BBC in the UK and on European and Far East channels. In addition to their sold-out concerts worldwide, The King’s Singers share their artistry through workshops and master classes and through their arrangements which are sung by schools, college choirs and amateur and professional ensembles the world over. Visit www.kingssingers.com for the latest news, blog entries, Tweets and YouTube updates.