In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Simon Carrington

Born: 1967. Living in: England
In 1967 Simon Carrington co-founded co-founded at Cambridge University the internationally acclaimed British vocal ensemble The King's Singers, and was its Director for 25 years. He gave 3,000 performances at many of the world's most prestigious festivals and concert halls, made more than 70 recordings (for EMI), and appeared on countless television and radio programs including: Regular TV appearances worldwide, including Live at The Boston Pops, 1983; BBC TV series, The King's Singers Madrigal History Tour, 1984; On Stage at Wolftrap, PBS TV, USA, 1986; ABCTV (USA) The Sound of Christmas: Salzburg, 1987; nine appearances on the Tonight Show with the late Johnny Carson.

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Arrangements | Recordings

Individual Folios

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Simon Carrington : Eriskay Love Lilt

This arrangement of a traditional Hebridean folk song was part of the king'singers' 25th Anniversary Jubilee. Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Performed By: King's Singers

Simon Carrington : O My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth in 1759, here is the beloved Scottish air as arranged for the King's Singers by founding member Simon Carrington. Rich harmonies unfold in this tender ballad that expresses both the endurance and fleeting quality of romantic love. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Poetry By: Robert Burns Performed By: King's Singers