Saturday 10th July
Opening Concert with The Swingle Singers
Venue: St. Teilo's Church
Time: 7.00pm
Admission: £20.00
There are few music lovers in the world who haven't heard the name "the Swingle Singers". Founded by the legendary American, Ward Swingle, in the early sixties, the singers became an overnight sensation when they released their ground-breaking debut album, Jazz Sebastian Bach, in 1963. Since then this eight-voice a capella group has performed in every continent and on the world's most famous stages, sustaining over four decades a level of international popularity beyond the dreams of its founder. The current line-up of young and talented singers is, of course, several incarnations of "swingles" older than the original team (Ward Swingle affectionately refers to them as his "grandchildren") so, although their programme will include some tribute to the original French group with traditional swung Bach, the Festival audience will also be treated to more modern compositions and arrangements, enhanced by dazzling choreography and lighting.
"their precision is awesome, their technique impeccable" - Classic FM Magazine.
