The King Singers, who have been called “the world’s greatest male a cappella vocal ensemble” return for their seventh HBPA appearance at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23 in Hesston College’s Yost Center. Hailing from England, the sextet is admired and recognized for musical excellence, entertainment and British humor. Their HBPA concert will feature music from the Great American Songbook.
The season’s final performance will feature Trio Voronezh, the Russian folk trio of accordion, domra and bass balalaika, at 3 p.m., April 12, at Hesston Mennonite Church. The trio’s repertoire ranges from classical masterworks to Russian folk songs, Argentine tangos, gypsy dance music, bluegrass and popular Gershwin songs.
HBPA season tickets are available from $ 75 to $ 85 for adults. Single tickets can also be purchased for individual performances. Discounts are available for students and senior citizens.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 620-327-8158 or go to hesstonbethel.org.
The Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts series, now in its 33rd year, is a collaborative effort of Hesston College and Bethel College, presenting five performances by world-renowned or regionally acclaimed artists each year. HBPA is funded in part by the cities of Hesston and North Newton, Excel Industries and Hustler Turf Equipment, the Hesston Community Foundation and area patrons.
