Lyyra is an all-new, all-American, all-women vocal ensemble
Our single ‘Someday We’ll All Be Free’ is out now!
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
4/25
The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
In collaboration with the New Jersey Youth Chorus
Morristown, NJ
7/02
Location TBD
Haarlem, NL
Details coming soon
7/19
RheinVokal Festival
Andernach, DE
Details coming soon
8/01
Creede Musical Arts Collective
Creede, CO
Details coming soon
7/10
Schloss Tirol
South Tyrol, IT
Details coming soon
New Single Out Now
New Single Out Now
The second Warner Classics release from new all-women vocal ensemble Lyyra, “Someday We’ll All Be Free” is a hope-filled a cappella rendition of the 1973 Donny Hathaway soul classic.
Lyyra says: “In our current world of uncertainty, presenting Donny Hathaway’s ‘Someday We’ll All Be Free’ is Lyyra’s immense honor and great responsibility. The lyrics, written as a gift to Donny during a schizophrenic episode feels eerily current, yet timeless; ‘things are moving fast, hold on tight and you will last.’ Sometimes, the pathway out of a chaotic and dark time is connecting with your community with messages of hope and resilience. How often it is that these things can be found in music. So, ‘sing your greatest song, and you’ll keep going on.’”
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.
Hymn of Acxiom
The Hymn of Acxiom, is a new arrangement of singer-songwriter Vienna Teng’s haunting reflection on the intersection of technology and human connection. As Teng explains: “As human beings, we have this deep need, this deep desire to be understood, to be seen, to have the sense that someone knows everything we do.”
More Love
Lyyra’s debut album 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.