Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey
Melbourne Recital Centre · saturday 7 nov
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who are they, then
The Latvian Radio Choir ir a unique, award-winning collective of professional singers that offers an extraordinarily wide repertoire to its audience, allowing the exploration of early music and the gallantry of classicism, balancing in the sea of romantics' overflowing emotions, and excitedly diving into contemporary composers' musical calembours.
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what people say
“This chorus's expertise in music pushes voices to extremes, from ethereal high tones to uncannily sustained bass drones.”— the new york times (quoted on the choir's official site)
“One of the world's greatest choirs.”— the advertiser (quoted on the choir's official site)
“A great musical power.”— washington post (quoted on the choir's official site)
“The Latvian Radio Choir is not just a choir: it is a sound laboratory, its members always ready to explore new work and new ways of singing. Its repertoire encompasses music from the Renaissance to now.”— musica viva australia (2026 season, tour presenter)
Genevieve Lacey