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Lyyra

When the Earth Stands Still

Fri 24 Jan
Classical

Lyyra

When the Earth Stands Still

Don MacDonald When the Earth Stands Still
Leonora d'Este Haec Dies
Vienna Teng arr. Kerry Marsh Hymn of Axciom
Francis Pott The Wild Geese
Ellen Gilson Voth Aure Volanti
Blake Morgan Moonrise
JVKE arr. Emily Drum Golden Hour
Manning Sherwin arr. Gene Puerling A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Warren & Gordon arr. Kerry Marsh At Last
London Grammar arr. Cecille Elliott Lose Your Head
Marvin Fisher arr. Anna Crumley When Sunny Gets Blue
Trad. Arr. Leslie Savoy Burrs Rise Up My Love
Traditional arr. Anthony Trecek-King Tryin’ to Get Home
Peter Eldridge arr.  Erik Jacobson Dark Out of the Night
Paul Simon arr. Clyde Sechler Bridge Over Troubled Water
Irving Berlin arr. Michael Wheaton Blue Skies

Join US women’s a cappella ensemble Lyyra for their long-anticipated UK debut. This new ensemble, the only professional six-voice women’s a cappella group in the US, was created by The VOCES8 Foundation to build support and visibility for upper voices, and they look set to reach a glittering place in choral music’s constellation.


‘Come listen in the silence of the moment before rain comes down’

Lyyra invites you to be present in the moment, away from the distractions of modern life. Exploring repertoire for upper voices and pushing the boundaries of vocal range, this programme presents music chosen by the women of Lyyra, spanning the centuries. It contains original works and arrangements from their home of the USA from composer/arrangers including Kerry Marsh, Ellen Gilson Voth, Don MacDonald, Blake Morgan and JVKE. The programme also features the world premiere of The Wild Geese, composed specially for Lyyra by English composer Francis Pott.

The group’s sound combines velvety richness alongside starlike brilliance, with a broad texture and exhilarating range of sound. The group’s members specialise in classical, jazz, pop, and folk music from diverse traditions and backgrounds.

Lyyra is Mary Ruth Miller, Anna Crumley, Elizabeth Tait, Ingrid Johnson, Aryssa Leigh Burrs, and Cecille Elliott.

This event will last approximately 80 minutes, without an interval.

Plan your visit

Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.

Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.

The Venue 
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.

Event Times 
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.

  • Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
  • We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
  • Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible

Access

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If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk. 

 

Food & Drink

Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.

Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.

Date:Fri 24 Jan
Start time:7.30pm (Doors: 7pm)
Venue:Hall One

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