UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The King’s Singers, one of the world’s most celebrated vocal ensembles, will perform "American Songbook" classics and more at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
The two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalists, known for their flawless blend, intonation and articulation, are consummate entertainers. “Great American Songbook,” performed with class and British wit, features a capella settings of timeless music arranged by British jazz composer Alexander L’Estrange.
The concert includes beloved songs such as Cy Coleman’s “The Best is Yet to Come,” Richard Roger’s “My Funny Valentine,” Cole Porter’s “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek.” A selection of American spirituals and other songs round out the evening.
When The King’s Singers started, one of the most productive periods of songwriting in history was coming to a close in America. In “Great American Songbook” — based on the ensemble’s album of the same name — the six singers pay homage to the intersection of pop, jazz and Broadway music that dominated the airwaves from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Watch The King’s Singers perform “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.”
Tickets are available online or by phone at 814-863-0255. Outside the calling area, dial 800-ARTS-TIX. Tickets are also available at four State College/University Park locations: Eisenhower Auditorium (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Penn State Downtown Theatre Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), HUB-Robeson Center Information Desk (weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Bryce Jordan Center (weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). A grant from the University Park Allocation Committee makes Penn State student prices possible.
Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring a visiting artist, will be offered in Eisenhower one hour before the performance and is free to ticket holders. Artistic Viewpoints regularly fills to capacity, so seating is available on a first-arrival basis.
Foxdale Village, a Quaker-directed continuing care retirement community, sponsors the presentation. WPSU is the media sponsor.
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