Live Entertainment: Phoenix Chamber Choir Friday, May 7

Founded in 1983, the Phoenix Chamber Choir has established itself as one of Canada’s finest amateur vocal ensembles. It has amassed an exemplary list of awards and honours, including eight consecutive first place wins in the CBC National Choral Competition for Amateur Choirs. [Click On Image For Full Story]

The most celebrated choir in the contest’s history, Phoenix swept the 2006 competition by placing first in both the Contemporary Music and Chamber Choir categories, as well as receiving the Canada Council Healey Willan Grand Prize for Best Choir Overall. As a result of these successes, Phoenix was entered as the only Canadian adult choir in the European Broadcasting Union’s prestigious international 2007 Let the Peoples Sing competition. Phoenix competed against 70 choirs from 24 countries and, in live-to-air finals heard by over one million listeners last October, Phoenix ranked among the four best amateur choirs in the world.

Phoenix Chamber CHoir

Phoenix strives to promote an appreciation of a wide range of music and styles. Its strong commitment to contemporary works, to Canadian music and to the Jazz idiom is a rare combination, and one that allows Phoenix to fill an important and unique role in Canada’s vibrant choral life. But perhaps more important is the choir’s ability to enthusiastically communicate with and engage its audiences – an attribute fans comment on year after year. The aim of every concert is to present inimitably eclectic repertoire which challenges, captivates and delights.

“Sonic splendour … technical perfection. This choir weaves brilliant aural tapestries” – Georgia Straight

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Phoenix Chamber Choir
Friday, May 7, 2010
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
Starting at 7:30pm