Eric Whitacre and the Eric Whitacre Singers, joined by special guests yet to be announced, will take to the stage of London's Roundhouse for the 2014 iTunes Festival. The programme, entitled Reimagine, will explore the boundaries of genre and form with music from chant to pop and rock beyond. Tickets are free and the event will be live-streamed in 119 countries across the world. The concert

The King's Singers baritone Christopher Gabbitas reflects on the joy of personal connections when performing: Since joining The King's Singers in 2004 I've been fortunate to sing in many of the world's great music venues, but the concerts that remain with me are always those where there is a clear personal connection. Whether it's family ties (my wife is from Kentucky so anything in that

The King's Singers have been resident at the Schleswig Holstein Music Festival for a week, beginning with the performance of three concerts in churches and ending with a four day residency at the Musikhochschule of Lübeck, delivering ensemble workshops to vocal groups from around the world. The concert programme included works by Lassus and Mendelssohn before ending with a selection of Scottish folksongs and close

Next week, Eric Whitacre will be in workshop for his musical Paradise Lost. The workshop is taking place in London and is closed to the public. paradiselostthemusical.co.uk 

Next week, on 13th August, Julian returns to his hometown of Harpenden to give a evening recital in Harpenden Public Hall. The programme includes works by Schumann, Debussy, Chopin and Brahms and Julian will be joined by pianist Robert Bottriell. Tickets are available from the box office on 01582 767525.