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David Hurley

b. 1962

British countertenor

Singer CountertenorMusic teacher
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About David Hurley

Born 1962. David Hurley is a British singer, countertenor and music teacher.

David Hurley (born August 1962) is a British countertenor who sang with The King's Singers from 1990 to 2016.

Hurley was a chorister at Winchester Cathedral, and a choral scholar at Winchester College and New College, Oxford. He became a mainstay in the British countertenor scene shortly after becoming a King's Singer.

Hurley recorded, along with Tyson, Phoenix, Lawson, Gabbitas and Connolly, the 40-part piece Spem in alium by Thomas Tallis (2006), as well as the Grammy Award winning album "Simple Gifts" (2008).

Hurley is now a teacher at Winchester College, where he teaches Music and Geography.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Hurley?

British countertenor

When was David Hurley born?

David Hurley was born on 15 February 1962 in England.

What is David Hurley's occupation?

David Hurley is a singer, countertenor and music teacher.

What nationality is David Hurley?

David Hurley is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Hurley

Β· Wikidata: Q13102280

Β· DBpedia: David Hurley (singer)

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