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 is currently making plans for concerts in the 2009-2010 season. Dates for Lira's Christmas performances will be posted soon.
The Lira Ensemble will continue to present Chamber Concerts featuring works of
major Polish composers in the Chicago area during 2009-2010. Please call 773-508-7040 for details.
Come see Poland with Lira!
Lira’s highly praised tour of Southern Poland, personally escorted by Lucyna Migala
Departs June 25, 2009. THE NEW DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR IS MAY 15, 2009.
Lira's annual tour to Poland
The Lira Ensemble has released “Sing Along with Me, Let’s Learn Polish Together” on CD! Lira 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.
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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