Published on Jul 25, 2014

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Genre: NCPA

Dates: Thursday, August 14, 2014

Venue: Concert Hall of NCPA

Prices: 80, 120, 180, 200

Features: The Vive is a 6-part vocal group intent on re-defining the a cappella sound. On August 14th, Vive Vocal Ensemble will be performed at Concert Hall of NCPA during the August Chorus Festival 2014.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Vive Vocal Ensemble
Emily Dankworth, soprano
Sam Robson, countertenor
Ben Cox, tenor
Martynas Vilpisaukas, tenor
James Rose, baritone
Lewis Daniel, bass

Winner of the prestigious Voice Festival UK 2013 competition, Vive is a 6-part vocal group intent on re-defining the a　cappella sound. These young and talented musicians,　mostly recent graduates from the Guildhall School of Music, have　already worked with some of the finest names in jazz and a cappella, including Dame Cleo Lane, the Swingle Singers, and　Alec Dankworth. Their run of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 received huge critical acclaim – Vive are now one of the hottest young jazz a cappella groups on the circuit.

Consisting of an uncommon line-up of five guys and a girl, Vive combines tight harmonies and award-winning arrangements to create a contemporary yet accessible sound through their covers and original songs. Taking inspiration from artists as diverse as Take 6, the Real Group, and Ella Fitzgerald, Vive brings together pop, fusion, harmony, jazz, and spirituals to create a unique and uplifting sound-world. The result is 'a team that works together to bring great melody to life and lift songs up into the air where they belong' – [The Curator, Instrumental].

As well as winning the final of The Voice Festival UK 2013, they were also presented with the Ward Swingle Award for outstanding originality, outstanding musicality and also best arrangement. September 2013 also saw the release of Vive's debut full-length album 'Vive: Deluxe' on Encanta Records, featuring a collaborative track with sought-after singer/songwriter/producer Oli Rockberger. Future engagements see Vive perform across London and the UK, including multiple performances at the 2013 London Jazz Festival, and at the London A Cappella Festival in January 2014.

Vive's aspirations are to do everything they can to help inspire a new generation of music lovers and bring back the freshness of the human voice to the music industry. They also have a strong underlying message of perseverance, selfacceptance and motivation, which they share through their music.

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