Vespers

"For those who know Pachelbel only through the Canon, this disc will be revelatory...The influence of Monteverdi is evident in the music's contrasts of scoring and of mood, and in the sheer delight Pachelbel takes in writing virtuoso passage work...Each piece is beautifully served by the ensemble." Sunday Times, 14th March 2010

"joined together [the King's Singers] bond into a bright rainbow of colours - just right for the music's sunny demeanour. Bouncy instrumental support from Kah-Ming Ng's Charivari Agréable." The Times, 20th March 2010 ****

"The ensemble is unbeatable. The six King's Singers blend superbly, yet each becomes distinctive and expressive in their prominent moments...Charivari Agréable in turn play as if singing, breathing between phrases and virtually texted in musical dialogue...Not to be missed." BBC Music Magazine, May 2010 *****

"..invigorating, sensitive, heartfelt and gloriously melodious....Pachelbelsets out his stall as a composer of significant and individual talent."
Disc of the Month, Classic FM Magazine (May 2010)

A truly fascinating project: the early music experts Charivari Agréable, directed by Kah-Ming Ng, are joined by The King's Singers to create world première recordings of some of Johann Pachelbel's Vespers. Reconstructed in part by Kah-Ming Ng, the works call for 5-part choir and 6-part string orchestra, creating a perfect opportunity for collaboration between these two world-class groups.