Chor Leoni Breathe in Hope
Chor Leoni’s most beloved tradition, singing for Remembrance Day, is also the choir’s longest. Chor Leoni’s very first concert commemorated the day and began a tradition of singing on Remembrance Day that has resonated across Canada
Date/Time: Nov 10 2021, 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Vancouver, St. Andrew’s-Wesley United church1022 Nelson St
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Cost: $20.00
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The voices of Chor Leoni transform the grief of war into the dream of reconciliation and peace in this 30th observance of a cherished annual tradition.
Join us opening night for a post-concert Talk Back hosted by former CBC broadcaster Rick Cluff.
When: November 10 at 7:30pm and
November 11 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
“Remembrance Day contains opportunities for many types of reflection,” says Artistic Director Erick Lichte. “It offers a chance to not only contemplate wars and those who fought in them for our wellbeing, but also to consider the world each of us makes with our actions and attitudes. This year, as we all grieve the time, connection and lives lost in this pandemic, I wanted to create a musical offering which honours those lost in war as well as tend to some of the shared and unprocessed grief many of us are still holding in our hearts. I hope that with this concert, all who attend might breathe in hope and exhale some of the fear and pain of the past 19 months.”
Breathe in Hope will be the first public concerts in downtown Vancouver’s spectacularly renovated St. Andrew’s-Wesley, the choir’s new home. Completely revitalized with state of the art lighting and easily reached by transit, the light-filled venue boasts comfortable chair seating and is the perfect venue to enjoy Chor Leoni.
Chor Leoni adheres to all COVID Public Health Orders, including required masking and proof of double vaccination upon entry. Capacity is currently limited to 50 percent of the venue’s capacity, and a full list of Chor Leoni’s COVID protocols is available on the choir’s website. Full of soaring music, connection, and emotion, Chor Leoni’s Breathe in Hope offers an opportunity to reflect and remember as we commemorate Remembrance Day together.
Known internationally and loved locally, JUNO-nominated Chor Leoni is recognized as one of the vanguard male vocal ensembles in North America. Founded by the late choral luminary Diane Loomer and now led by Artistic Director Erick Lichte, Vancouver’s Singing Lions have enriched and transformed people’s lives through singing for thirty years. With stylistic grace and an adventurous spirit, Chor Leoni performs in many languages, styles and genres, always aiming to communicate, engage, and entertain.
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