The King`s Singers

Performers:

The King`s Singers
Peter Hicks, countertenor
Edward Button, countertenor
Julian Gregory, tenor
Joseph Edwards, baritone
Nick Ashby, baritone
Piers Connor Kennedy, bass

program

»Full of noises«

John Rutter

Be not afeard

Thomas Weelkes

Thule, the period of cosmography. Madrigal (1600))

Robert Parsons

Ave Maria

Ludwig Senfl

Das Gläut zu Speyer (1534))

Hildegard von Bingen

Favus distillans

Sir James MacMillan

Blue lobster cafe (A rumoured seed) (2013)

Luciano Berio

4. Satz: Garlic, good garlic (Cries of London) (1974/1976)

Arvo Pärt

O Adonai (Sieben Magnificat-Antiphone Nr. 2) (1988/1991)

Veljo Tormis

Ratas »The wheel of life«

Makiko Kinoshita

Ashita no uta »Song for tomorrow«

Tōru Takemitsu

Handmade proverbs

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Hebe deine Augen auf (Engelsterzett aus »Elias« op. 70) (1845–1846)

Ralph Vaughan Williams

The cloud-capp'd towers (Three Shakespeare Songs Nr. 2)

Maurice Ravel

Ronde (Trois chansons für Chor) (1914–1915)

- Pause -

Paul Patterson

Time piece op. 16 (1972)

Close-Harmony-Gesang mit einem abwechslungsreichen Programm aus Folk-, Pop- und Jazzklassikern sowie Vokalarrangements von »Der Barbier von Sevilla«, »Der Hummelflug« u. a.

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.