Vokaalgrupp LYYRA (USA)
Tue, 27 April at 19 Pärnu Concert Hall
Wed, 28 April at 19 Vanemuine Concert Hall
Thu, 29 April to 19 Estonia Concert Hall
Vocal Ensemble LYYRA (USA)
Mary Knight (soprano)
Adele Cuartelon (soprano)
Nancy Stagnitta (mezzo-soprano)
Julia Wade (mezzo-soprano)
Anna Schubert (alto)
Sidney Outlaw (alto)
Programme:
From early polyphony to contemporary pop and jazz arrangements
William Byrd. Anthem "Sing Joyfully"
Emily King. "Medal"
Don MacDonald. "When The Earth Stands Still"
Vienna Teng. "The Hymn of Acxiom"
Paul Simon. "America"
Paul Simon. "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
John Lennon, Paul McCartney. "Eleanor Rigby"
Amy Beach. "Three Shakespeare Choruses" op. 39
Manning Sherwin. "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"
Caroline Shaw. "Dolce Cantavi"
Intermission
Leslie Savoy Burrs. "Rise Up My Love"
Amy Beach. "Dusk in June" op. 82
Traditional Appalachian. "Will the Circle Be Unbroken"
Donny Hathaway. "Someday We'll All Be Free"
Peter Eldridge. "Dark Out of the Night"
Stevie Wonder. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life"
Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell. "What Was I Made For?"
Laura Mvula, Steve Brown. "She"
Dolly Parton. "Light of a Clear Blue Morning"
Lyyra is an all-female vocal ensemble from the United States. Their debut program „Rising“ demonstrates the full stylistic and vocal capabilities of a women's ensemble, ranging from historical early music to jazz and pop. The performances also introduce pieces from their forthcoming debut album with Warner Classics.
Formed under the auspices of the VOCES8 Foundation, Lyyra offers an innovative perspective on the role and potential of female voices in choral music. The group balances a warm, rich timbre with clarity of tone across diverse genres, including classical, jazz, pop, and global folk traditions. Recognizing their artistry, Warner Classics signed an exclusive recording contract with the ensemble in 2025.
We are delighted to welcome Lyyra to the Warner Classics family. Despite their recent formation, they have emerged as a compelling vocal group. Their ability to cross musical boundaries seamlessly is matched by their commitment to inspiring audiences through both performance and education.
- Alain Lanceron, President of Warner Classics
Duration: appr. 1 h 40 min (with intermission)
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