When The Sixteen first began performing over thirty years ago, its members were paid the princely sum of £5.00 with a pint of beer as a bonus. Since then, The Sixteen has become one of the most highly regarded ensembles in the world. They have enjoyed success across the media with concerts and festival appearances…
Here’s the link to Eric Whitacre’s list of his top 20 international choirs and why they deserve to be there. (Gramophone, December 2010). Soon to perform in Sydney, Harry Christophers and his ensemble The Sixteen, are ranked at No 4. Whitacre says: “Under the expert command of founder Harry Christophers, The Sixteen have combined musical excellence with bold,…
Sixteen is more than a number that sits between 15 and 17. Small yet perfect in balance it has numerous manifestations. It is a composite number and is the square of 4 and the fourth power of 2; it’s a coming of age that brings privileges of adulthood. There are sixteen semiquavers in a…