THE DIAPASON FEBRUARY, 2007 Austin Organs Milestones 1893 – 1937 – 2007 Cover feature on pages 30–31 MEN of SONG the art of male a cappella singing perfected ENSEMBLE AMARCORD “Move over King’s Singers, Hilliard Ensemble and Chanticleer: There is a new male a cappella group on the international classical music scene...as pleasing as it was sophisticated. The daunting program was leavened by the fresh singing style and general appeal of the singers, a group of handsome and personable 20-somethings. In the areas of balance and precision, the group sounds as if they started singing AFFABRE CONCINUI together decades ago. Their youthfulness shows where it should—in lively, vibrant The Polish Chamber Singers tone and a smooth blend that allows for each singer’s individuality....an unusually “One of the most beautiful and successful concerts in this vociferous standing ovation...a fine year’s festival....The cheering of the audience would not performance by a group destined to have a stop, even after three encores.” long and prosperous career.” (Nordbayerischer Kurier, Wuerzburg, Germany) (The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah) “A standing ovation has never happened before in the history of the festival, but these six gentlemen managed to get the audience to jump from their chairs and cheer!” (Heider Anzeiger, Heide, Germany) CHANSON “Simply splendid...The group’s six young men have been singing together for four years and have achieved a vocal blend and a stylish finesse that far surpass many groups that have been in the business longer....close harmonies, excellent diction and fine attention to style that characterized the entire performance. 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