Artist description Sings Harry is New Zealand's most dynamic mixed-voice ensemble. Consisting of eight young singers from Wellington, Sings Harry performs repertoire spanning five centuries, from the Recusants of 16th Century England, to current New Zealand works, to jazz and pop arrangements. Sings Harry specialises in the performance of twentieth century sacred and secular works.

Music Style Choral; vocal ensemble

Similar Artists The Kings Singers; The Finzi Singers; The Swingle Singers

Artist History Sings Harry was formed in 1993 with the express goal of championing 20th century New Zealand vocal music. Sings Harry performs music from all countries and cultures but we take pride in the special emphasis we place on New Zealand works. Highlights to date for Sings Harry include a semi-finalist placing in TV1’s prestigious Showcase talent competition, a closed performance of Hear My Prayer, O Lord for Her Majesty the Queen, and various performing tours around New Zealand. Sings Harry has recorded for National Radio, Concert FM, and television. 2000 was a busy year for Sings Harry. A regional tour for Chamber Music New Zealand, CD recordings for the New Zealand Hymnbook Trust and Waiteata Press (the Listener described our premier recording of Gillian Whitehead's Missa Brevis as "... casts an almost holistic spell"), and a masterclass with former The Kings Singers member Bob Chilcott... 2001 also promises to be busy with guest performances in Wellington and Tauranga in two music festivals, and an emphasis on returning to Sings Harry's roots as a Wellington-based ensemble through more frequent performances in the Wellington region. Repertoire for 2001 includes William Byrd's Mass for Three Voices, Herbert Howell's Requiem Aeternam, Douglas Lilburn's Sings Harry song cycle, and a collection of other smaller pieces that cover a wide range of 20th century sacred and secular vocal styles.

Group Members Sings Harry is made up of eight trained Wellington-based singers. Sings Harry is directed by Alastair Carey.

Instruments Voice

Albums The Lover's Ghost: Sings Harry Vocal Ensemble

Press Reviews "Fantastic... simply fantastic singing" - Bob Chilcott, The Kings Singers; "Beautifully refined... superb balance and blend" - Evening Post, Wellington, New Zealand; "Magnificent... indicative of the high standard of choral music now being produced in New Zealand" - The Bay of Plenty Times, Tauranga, New Zealand; "Very talented... presented each item with authority... polished and professional" - Wanganui Chronicle, Wanganui, New Zealand; "One of New Zealand's most dynamic and innovative young vocal ensembles" - Golden Bay News, Nelson, New Zealand

Location Wellington - New Zealand

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