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Performance and Event Calendar Information about the ensemble Lira Children's Chorus - "Dzieci" Music for weddings and parties Links to other interesting websites
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Welcome! Witamy!The Lira Ensemble is the only professional performing arts company in the United States specializing in Polish music, song, and dance. The name of the company, "lira," is the Polish word for "lyre," a traditional symbol of music. The Ensemble's performing groups present the music of Poland, sung in the original language, and Polish folk and court dances, with narratives in English. The Lira company consists of The Lira Singers, female vocal ensemble, The Lira Symphony, The Lira Dancers, Lira Piano Quintet, Lira String Quartet, Lira Chamber Chorus, and Lira Children's Chorus - "Dzieci". Click here to continue with more general information about the ensemble The Lira Ensemble phone number is 773-508-7040 or 1-800-547-LIRA
The Lira Ensemble invites you to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Frederic Chopin Chopin Bicentennial Concert Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 3pm at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston, Illinois - featuring a Guest Pianist, The Lira Singers, Lira Orchestra and Lira Dancers Tickets will go on sale in early February - To order call 773-508-7040.
The Lira Ensemble has recently performed at events marking the 70th Anniversary of the creation fo the Polish Underground State and the Home Army during WWII. Following an event held on October 11, many people called the Lira office looking for a copy of the remarks given by Marek Suszko, Ph. D., of the Department of History, Loyola History Chicago. Click here (Suszko) to view his remarks. The Lira Ensemble will continue to present Chamber Concerts featuring works of The Lira Ensemble has received arts jobs preservation support from the Illinois Arts Council made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts through funds allocated from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Lira’s highly praised tour of Southern Poland, personally escorted by Lucyna Migala
The Lira Ensemble recordings make great gifts! Call today to order, 773-508-7040 or, from outside of Illinois, call 1-800-547-LIRA (5472). Lira's "A Polish Christmas" , “Favorite Polish Folk Songs” and “MORE Favorite Polish Folk Songs” are sure to please. Click here to see the full list of recordings Recordings for sale Bring the Lira Ensemble to your school, library or museum. Artists from the ensemble are available to present programs and have been featured recently at the Elmhurst, Des Plaines, Glen Ellyn and Addison Public Libraries. In addition, Lira has assembly programs available for students of all ages. Call Susan Smentek, Assistant Manager of the Lira Ensemble for information at 773-508-7040. The Lira Ensemble is looking for anecdotes from the time that Ignacy Jan Paderewski was in Chicago. If you have any stories that have been passed down through your family, please contact Lucyna Migala at 773-508-7040 or lira@liraensemble.com. Lira vocalists, violinists and other instruments are available to perform at your Wedding ceremony, party, special event and for funeral services. Lira offers a wide variety of musical services, including solo vocalists, violinists, string quartets and orchestra. Lira artists can present standard classical and jazz repertoire as well as Polish specialties. Contact the Lira office at 773-508-7040 or via email lira@liraensemble.com. Our staff will gladly assist you in arranging music for your special event. Click here for information about The Lira Ensemble Presents ZaprasZamy! the first-ever Broadway-style musical revue of Polish song and dance. Po polsku ZaprasZamy!* Or visit our companion web-site www.zapraszamy.org The Lira Ensemble is a not-for-profit corporation of the state of Illinois and has received tax exempt status from the federal government as a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations to Lira are tax deductible as provided in the Federal Tax Code. The Lira Ensemble, 6525 North Sheridan Road #CH-LL, Chicago, Illinois 60626 773-508-7040 or email lira@liraensemble.com
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