Lyyra is the new all-women’s vocal ensemble from The VOCES8 Foundation and is based in the USA. Creating world-class musical experiences to inspire audiences, Lyyra seeks to redefine the genre of upper voice music in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities within the full spectrum of women’s singing. The sound of this bright, young group combines velvety richness alongside starlike brilliance. With a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound, the group’s talented members specialize in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds. Members of Lyyra join WFMT to preview their Chicago debut at Northeastern Illinois University’s Jewel Box Series. Learn more HERE.
Lyyra
Lyyra (Photo: Matthew Johnson)
Playlist
All selections performed by Lyyra unless otherwise indicated.
Don Macdonald: When the Earth Stands Still
Eleonora d’Este: Sicut lilium inter spinas
Taylor Scott Davis: More Love
with VOCES8
Traditional Bengali arr. Shabnam Abedi: Jhoro Jhoro
Traditional American arr. Paul Smith: Wayfaring Stranger
Irving Berlin arr. Michael Wheaton: Blue Skies
Henry Purcell: “Fairest Isle” from King Arthur
Andrea Haines, soprano
Les Invemtions
Edward Elgar arr. John Cameron: Lux Aeterna based on “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations
VOCES8
Cyndi Lauper arr. Blake Morgan: Time After Time
with VOCES8
Vienna Teng: The Hymn of Axciom
