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DECORAH — World-renowned a cappella ensemble The King's Singers will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall as part of Luther College's 2024–25 Center Stage Series. For more than 50 years, The King's Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella by performing in concert halls throughout the world. They are renowned for their unrivaled technique, musicianship and versatility. The last time they performed at Luther College took place in 1994. Their upcoming performance titled "The New World" explores the musical links between Iberia and South America. The program looks at the glorious European Renaissance music introduced by conquistadors and merchants. It also remembers the musical traditions already in existence in South America and celebrates how these two different musical heritages fused to form the seeds of a whole new world of South American music. "Audiences of all ages will delight in the harmonious beauty and precision with which The King's Singers perform," said Susan Potvin, director of programming and outreach. "Bring a friend or two and enjoy an unforgettable evening." The King's Singers were officially formed in 1968 when six choral scholars from King's College, Cambridge, gave a concert at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. By chance, the group was made up of two countertenors, a tenor, two baritones and a bass. The group has stuck to this singular formation ever since its debut. Currently, the singers are Patrick Dunachie, countertenor; Edward Button, countertenor; Julian Gregory, tenor; Christopher Bruerton, baritone; Nick Ashby, baritone; and Jonathan Howard, bass. The King's Singers' discography includes two Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a place in Gramophone magazine's Hall of Fame. Alongside their demanding performing and recording schedule—with more than 100 concerts worldwide every season—the group also leads educational workshops, working with both ensembles and individuals on their approaches to group singing. Starting at 7 p.m., Undeclared Acappella, Luther's student-led tenor-bass contemporary a cappella group, will sing in the CFL lobby. This performance is sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio. Buy tickets for the show and for the pre-show dinner at tickets.luther.edu or at the ticket office in the Center for Faith and Life. Contact the ticket office at tickets@luther.edu or 563-387-1357. Unlock a world of knowledge! Sign up for free DecorahNews.com newsletters and receive local news, local events and everything that is happening in and around Decorah.

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A Cappella Royalty Returns: The King's Singers Take the Stage at Luther College