Sflc.org
Title
San Francisco Lyric Chorus
Contact
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- Berkeley CA
- United States 94709-1310
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- +1.510849476
Description
The San Francisco Lyric Chorus is a diverse auditioned chorus comprised of skilled, committed singers who are dedicated to excellence and expressiveness in the study and performance of a variety of choral works of all periods. These works, both a cappella and accompanied, are learned in a supportive, friendly environment.
Of all the creative arts, singing affords the most personal and universal expression. The vocal instrument is one's own body, the musical sound being sculpted from the breath. Choral singing creates sonorities of astonishing beauty, musical palettes that can inspire, soothe and delight. In this environment of cooperation and sensitivity to others, a chorus nurtures understanding and friendships as its members share with each other the joyous experience. Whether we are being playful or serious, the San Francisco Lyric Chorus is committed to tapping that "spark" which brings the music off the page and into the heart and spirit of the listener.
In March 1995, six experienced choristers and Music Director Robert Gurney came together to form a new chorus which would realize their vision of a community of singers who care about each other, the music they study and perform, and the audiences with whom they share the emotional and spiritual qualities of that music. In the following months, sixty singers came to join the group, creating this new chorus dedicated to the nurturing of singers and to excellence and expressiveness in the performance of music. In October 1995, the San Francisco Lyric Chorus presented its triumphant début concert, performing Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine, as well as Louis Vierne's Solemn Mass, receiving a thunderous ovation from the enthusiastic audience.
