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Lyyra is redefining the role of upper-voice ensembles in the choral landscape, highlighting the astonishing capabilities of women’s vocal artistry.
Lyyra is the new all-women 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 star-like 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.
February 21, 2025
Lyyra signs with Warner Classics
Warner Classics has signed an exclusive agreement with the all-women vocal ensemble Lyyra. The first recording under this new partnership will be a digital single of Vienna Teng’s evocative song The Hymn of Acxiom, set for release on 7 March in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Alain Lanceron, President, Warner Classics and Erato, adds:
“We are incredibly thrilled to be welcoming Lyyra to the Warner Classics family. Although only formed a year ago, they have quickly become one of the most compelling vocal ensembles in the world today, performing a range of repertoire across musical genres and inspiring change through educational programmes as much as their music. We are extremely excited to help bring Lyyra and their music to new audiences worldwide.”
“Exceptional versatility and skill”
– BBC Radio 3
“They are still at the beginning but their sound is already perfect”
– PNP.de
Upcoming Concerts
November 10
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
Hilliard, OH
Details coming soon!
November 12
Memorial Hall at St. Paul’s School
Concord, NH
Details coming soon!
November 14
Trinity Church on the Green
New Haven, CT
Details coming soon!
November 18
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Palo Alto, CA
Details coming soon!
November 22
Mendocino College Center Theater
Ukiah, CA
Details coming soon!
August 7
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Del Mar International Composers Symposium
Del Mar, CA
November 8
Trinity English Church
Fort Wayne, IN
Details coming soon!
November 7
Christ Church Detroit
Detroit, MI
Details coming soon!
Out Now!
Out Now!
Featuring never-before-heard arrangements of classics alongside music written specially for Lyyra, this brilliantly woven tapestry of song finds commonality in music of every age. “Not bound by genre or style, the songs instead revolve around timeless questions of love and identity that speak to us as young American women today — the pressures we face, the joys we find, and the strength we hold in a common purpose”.
Out now!
Discography
From jazz to pop, and contemporary choral to world premieres, Lyyra’s recordings show an exploration of the broad texture and exhilarating range its talented members can create.
This Christmas
Comprising of 3 classic Christmas tunes, Lyyra presents their first Christmas tracks with Warner Classics. Enjoy brand new arrangements of Donny Hathaway’s This Christmas by Isaiah Carter and Silent Night by Callum Au with vision string quartet as well as the recognizable jazz arrangement of The Christmas Song by Kirby Shaw.
More Love
Lyyra’s debut EP with VOCES8 Records, recorded and released in 2024. More Love includes world premiere recordings of new pieces and arrangements written especially for Lyyra’s exceptional sound. The group is joined for two tracks by sister ensemble VOCES8.