The
prestigious choral group LYRA of St. Petersburg, Russia, will appear in concert
on October 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM at First English Lutheran Church.
LYRA,
formerly known as Neva, is a choir community comprised of professional singers
and artists who are mostly graduates of the St. Petersburg Conservatory and
perform in various professional choirs, theatres, and opera houses throughout
St. Petersburg, Russia. There are about 25 singers in the community from which
small groups of four to six tour the world each year. The group relies upon
donations to pay their way for their tours. Through their performances, LYRA
artists introduce a sampling of the enormous musical heritage of the Russian
Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk music to all people
taking an interest in Russia, its history and its culture.
This event is free to the public as the second
concert in the 2014-2015 First English Concert Series Ministry concert
season. A reception coordinated by Chef
Martha Jo Rupert of the IUP Academy of Culinary Arts will follow the program in
the church social hall. Contributions to
the church for the concert ministry will be accepted and appreciated. Please come to hear this wonderful choir as
part of our 2014-2015 concert series year! | 
