King's College Chapel, the home to one of the world's most loved choirs, was founded in 1441 by the 19-year-old King Henry VI.
Recording & Production
This recording features nine alumni who sang as young adults at King's College, Cambridge, alongside Simon Lepper, a graduate of King's.
Composer Biography
Many prominent English song artists, particularly the men on this album, sang in the King's College Chapel Choir in Cambridge at some point in their lives.
Cultural Impact
The Wigmore Hall in London became a central hub for English song culture, fostering the genre's development.
Composition History
The genre of 'English song' emerged in Britain at the end of the 19th century, characterized by a highly distinctive solo repertoire.
Composer's Artistic Vision
English song composers often looked to four components for inspiration: Schubert, Fauré and Debussy, Dowland's lute songs, and rural folksongs.
Album & Artwork
The album is titled "Proud Songsters English Solo Song" and is part of King's College, Cambridge's own record label, created in 2012.
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