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THE KING’S COUNTERPOINT

Choral Music to Stir the Soul

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ABOUT THE KING'S COUNTERPOINT

The King’s Counterpoint is a unique professional vocal ensemble that specializes in the performance of sacred and secular music from the Middle Ages through the modern era, combining polyphony, literature, art and dialogue to create exceptional music presented within an historical context. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, KCP has as its primary mission the exploration of the variety and beauty found in a cappella vocal music: from chant to 20th-century, medieval carols to the avant-garde, The King's Counterpoint is committed to the creation of delightful programs designed to entertain, educate, and above all to stir the soul.

We invite you to learn more about our gifted Vocalists, Directors, and our "sister" and chamber ensembles

via the links below - and thank you for your interest in The King's Counterpoint!

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Upcoming Events

  • The Coronation of King George II (1727)
    Jun 11, 2:00 PM
    Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Trumpets & drums, processions & glorious choral music - our June concert event has it all!
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  • Brilliant Baroque!
    Aug 19, 7:00 PM EDT
    Christ Episcopal Church, 2304 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
    Chamber Ensemble VOX REGIS presenting a concert of Vivaldi's incomparable "Gloria," Handel's beautiful "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne," and Purcell's joyous "Jubilate" for St. Cecilia's Day? There's only one word for it - Brilliant!
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  • Brilliant Baroque!
    Aug 20, 2:00 PM EDT
    Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
    Chamber Ensemble VOX REGIS presenting a concert of Vivaldi's incomparable "Gloria," Handel's beautiful "Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne," and Purcell's joyous "Jubilate" for St. Cecilia's Day? There's only one word for it - Brilliant!
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  • Ave Maria - Songs of Praise
    Oct 22, 2:00 PM
    The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Charleston's Premiere High Voices choir CANTORES CHARLESTON presents AVE MARIA - Songs of Praise
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  • Christmas Through the Ages - Volume 10!
    Dec 16, 7:00 PM
    Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
    Join The King's Counterpoint as we commemorate 10 YEARS of Christmas Concerts by traveling across the ages to bring you glorious choral music of the season! It's our Annual FREE Christmas Concert event!
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  • Christmas Through the Ages - Volume 10!
    Dec 17, 2:00 PM
    The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Join The King's Counterpoint as we commemorate 10 YEARS of Christmas Concerts by traveling across the ages to bring you glorious choral music of the season! It's our Annual FREE Christmas Concert event!
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  • STRIKE THE VIOL - Heavenly Music for Viols and Voices
    Feb 04, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
    Christ Episcopal Church, 2304 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
    Chamber Ensemble VOX REGIS presents a fabulous concert featuring compositions for choir and viol consort
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  • A Baroque Chamber Music "Messiah" (1741 Autograph/ 1742 Dublin Premiere)
    Apr 13, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Christ Episcopal Church, 2304 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA
    KCP is excited to bring this seldom-performed version of "Messiah" to our audiences - and when it was originally performed, during the Easter Season!
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  • A Baroque Chamber Music "Messiah" (1741 Autograph/ 1742 Dublin Premiere)
    Apr 14, 2024, 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    KCP is excited to bring this seldom-performed version of "Messiah" to our audiences - and when it was originally performed, during the Easter Season!
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  • Angel Voices Ever Singing
    Jun 09, 2024, 2:00 PM
    The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    Charleston's Premiere High Voices choir CANTORES CHARLESTON presents Angel Voices Ever Singing - choral music that reaches to the very heavens!
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Salve Regina

Diogo Dias Melgás (1638-1700)

Recorded July, 2021

Bishop Gadsden Chapel

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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CONTACT KCP

2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414, United States

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