Vespers : The King's Singers, Charivari Agreable

Pachelbel: Vespers
The King's Singers - Charivari Agreable

Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
Ingressus in C minor [originally in D minor] P92
Magnificat in C major [orig. E-flat major] P250

Johann Krieger (1652-1735)
Sonata a 5 in A minor

Pachelbel:
Ingressus in E minor [G minor] P96
Ingressus in G major [A major] P97
Ingressus in G minor [A minor] P98

Johann Caspar Kerll (1627-1693)
Sonata a 5 in G minor

Pachelbel:
Magnificat in F major [G major] P253
Ingressus in B-flat major [C major] P88

Recorded at St Andrew’s Church, Toddington, Gloucestershire, 23.25 June 2009
Producer, Engineer and Editor - Adrian Hunter

The music contained in this CD represents a selection of Vespers movements written by the organist Johann Pachelbel. They have in common the distinctively sonorous scoring of four or five-part choir, accompanied by a six-part string orchestra to which is added, at the composer’s express request, a bassoon.

‘Charivari Agreable is one of the most versatile Early Music groups around at the moment; under its benign director, Kah-Ming Ng, it appears to be infinitely adaptable, finding musicians who can fit into any of its many and varied programmes’ International Record Review. They represent ‘a new and very exciting phase of the early music revival, one that enriches the existing repertory and can bring us ever closer to the spirit of the original music’ Gramophone.

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 Singers are truly remarkable. They continue to be one of the most sought-after and critically acclaimed vocal ensembles in the world, performing a rich and varied repertoire from Gesualdo to Gyorgy Ligeti and Michael Buble. Internationally recognised for their work in the classical field, they retain the sparkle that delights so many fans when they perform much loved numbers from the lighter end of the repertoire. Whatever the music The King’s Singers are instantly recognisable for their spot-on intonation, their impeccable vocal blend, the flawless articulation of the text and incisive timing. ( Signum )

Classic FM Magazine Disc of the Month, May 2010
Classical Music Magazine Recording of the Fortnight, April 2010