Even Such is Time

Text by Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618), part of a set that highlights the passing of time. As poet, Sir Walter here is resigned to his impending morning execution, but optimistic to the last.
BBC Music Magazine double 5 stars, outstanding: 'A timely reminder of the stunningly high musical standards the Singers bring to bear in this kind of unaccompanied vocal repertoire'; International Record Review, outstanding: The King's Singers (here with the collaborating outstanding treble Andrew Swait) are on absolutely stunning form throughout'.