The Age of Discovery in the 16th century saw horizons expand around the world. European explorers and merchants travelled to unexplored lands, developing links in food, art, religion, and music. In particular, the exploration of South and Central America by the Spanish and Portuguese at this time led to some of the most colourful, dramatic, and long-lasting cultural fusions in history. This program explores the musical links between Iberia and the ‘New World’ of South America, looking at the glorious European Renaissance music introduced by these conquistadors and merchants. It also remembers the musical traditions already in existence in South America, and celebrates how these two different musical heritages fused to form the seeds of a whole new world of South American music that flourished over the course of the following 500 years.

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The King's Singers: The New World

Benaroya Hall

The King’s Singers

Ravinia Festival

For their fifth performance at Duke, the King’s Singers present a signature holiday program. One of the first vocal ensembles inducted into Gramophone’s “Hall of Fame,” the King’s Singers are famous across the world for their unique blend of the English choral tradition, popular music, modern composition, and a variety of other genres, resulting in a sound that defies easy categorization. Their performances bring matchless technique and endearing engagement with audiences, skills honed across their 55 years as an ensemble.

Duke University

Wrap up warm for an extra-special Christmas with The King’s Singers, as they perform festive music from their recent travels across the world, and remember their spiritual home at King’s College, Cambridge.

The King's Singers

Dec 13, 2024