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The King's Singers looking at each other laughing against a red background. All members are wearing a black suit
Music

The King's Singers

When You Wish Upon a Star

Presented by
Hancher
Tickets
Adults $60 / $45
Students & Youth $10
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 7:30 pm

Part of Hancher's 51st season

One of the world's most beloved close-harmony vocal ensembles, The King's Singers return to Hancher to help you and your family celebrate the holidays! The Washington Post says, "Their vocal production was effortless, stylistically varied and beautifully blended." Undoubtedly the gold standard in a cappella singing, the ensemble will share a program filled with sounds of the season and other family favorites.

PROGRAM
CAROLS FROM KING'S
Henry James GAUNTLETT, arr. Nick ASHBY: Once in Royal David’s City
Bob CHILCOTT: The Shepherd’s Carol
Robert DE PEARSALL, arr. Daniel HYDE: In dulci jubilo

NORTHERN LIGHTS
Ola GJEILO: Northern Lights
Bernhard Severin INGEMANN, arr. Ole FAURSCHOU: Deilig er Jorden
Edvard GRIEG: Ave maris stella

400 YEARS OF WILLIAM BYRD
PLAINCHANT: Rorate coeli
William BYRD: Rorate coeli
William BYRD: O magnum mysterium - Beata virgo
William BYRD: Vigilate

FINDING HARMONY AT CHRISTMAS
Vince GUARALDI, arr. Nick ASHBY: Christmastime Is Here
Franz GRUBER, arr. John RUTTER/Keith ROBERTS: Stille Nacht / Silent Night
Gustav HOLST, arr. Alexander L'ESTRANGE: In the Bleak Midwinter
TRADITIONAL, arr. Geoffrey KEATING: God Rest ye Merry, Gentlemen

Intermission

Camille SAINT-SAËNS: Sérénade d’hiver

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DISNEY
Leigh HARLINE, arr. John RUTTER: When You Wish Upon a Star
A further selection of seasonal songs celebrating the magic of 100 years of Disney.

THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Festive favourites and brand-new surprises from The King’s Singers' world-famous close-harmony library.

 

The King's Singers Website


Preorder food from the Stanley Café!

Avoid the lines by making your food selections before you come to Hancher Auditorium. Cheese boards are only available through preorder and cannot be purchased on-site at the performance. Snacks and beverages will be available on-site.

Orders must be placed by noon the day before the performance.

Preorder food


HANCHER EVENT PARTNERS
Bryan & Jan Lawler
Mary Mixdorf

News

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The King's Singers
The Gazette - Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.