The Lira Ensemble
Performing Arts of Poland and America
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 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.
The Lira Ensemble is auditioning altos for the
2008-2009 season. For further
information about the Lira Singers, click here: The Lira
Singers To schedule an audition,
call 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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