Rising

The six female voices of Lyyra from the USA present an impressive sound spectrum and repertoire - from William Byrd's Renaissance music to special soul and pop arrangements by Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish and Laura Mvula. The "Rising" program combines works from different centuries, styles and cultures - from the Renaissance to the present day. Old and new worlds of sound, sacred and secular themes enter into dialog and show how music can build bridges across time, genre and language. The pieces deal with community, hope, freedom and compassion and thus reflect how choral music connects people - emotionally, culturally and humanly.

With the kind support of the Dieter Fuchs Foundation.

Program:

William Byrd (1540-1623): Sing Joyfully; Emily King (*1985), arr. Tehillah Alphonso: Medal; Don MacDonald (*1966): When the Earth Stands Still; Paul Simon (*1941), arr. Clyde Sechler, arranged by Lyyra: Bridge Over Troubled Water; Leslie Savoy Burrs (*1952): Rise up My Love; Manning Sherwin (1902-1974), arr. Gene Puerling: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square; trad. Appalachian, arr. J. David Moore: Will the Circle Be Unbroken; Donny Hathaway (1945-1979), arr. Isaiah Carter: Someday We'll All Be Free; Stevie Wonder (*1950), arr. Isaiah Carter: You are the Sunshine of My Life; Billie Eilish (*2001), Finneas O'Connell (*1997), arr. Anna Crumley: What Was I Made For?; Laura Mvula (*1986), Steve Brown (1954-2024), arr. Michael Brisentine: She; Dolly Parton (*1946), arr. Cecille Elliott: Light of a Clear Blue Morning

Tickets: EUR 35 reduced EUR 19

https://www.chor.com/veranstaltung/rising