Welcome the World: A Choral Gala

February 9, 2010

The 120 voices of four of Canada’s top choral ensembles (Chor Leoni Men’s Choir, Elektra Women’s Choir, musica intima vocal ensemble, and Vancouver Chamber Choir) join forces to welcome all nations and peoples, presented with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad. The distinctive voices of these choirs will resound as they celebrate the ability of song to bridge cultures while highlighting the uniqueness of the world’s many tongues. Planned as a choral showcase and a linguists’ delight, Welcome the World: A Choral Gala will feature each ensemble singing in a multitude of languages while celebrating the universal power of music to make us one.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church
1022 Nelson St (at Burrard)
Vancouver, BC

Click here for a map to the concert venue. (This map also includes paid parking facilities close to the concert venue as of January 2010, but we highly recommend that you use transit because we are not sure if these facilities will be available during the Games.)

Transit information: St. Andrew’s-Wesley is on the #22 bus line (there are bus stops on either side of the street either right at the venue or kitty-corner to it, depending on the direction of approach) and a short three block walk (slightly) uphill from the Burrard St Skytrain station. Exit the station and turn right, or board the #22 bus in front of the station and travel two stops.

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Notes & Reviews

• Reviews of Welcome the World: A Choral Gala (January 5, 2010) The 120 voices of four of Canada’s top choral ensembles (Chor Leoni Men’s Choir, Elektra Women’s Choir, musica intima vocal ensemble, and Vancouver Chamber Choir) join forces to welcome all nations and peoples, presented with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad! ...
• Reviews of Welcome the World: A Choral Gala (February 10, 2010) The venue was packed and we had a terrific time singing for a fabulously attentive audience. Reviews are starting to come in and you can read them here, but we'd love to hear what you thought of it! Drop us a note at info@chorleoni.org and we'll post them here. The photos are up on Facebook and Flickr. Check them out! ...

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