Lira Ensemble Employee Directory

Performing ArtsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees

Lira Ensemble is a California-based performing arts company dedicated to Polish music, song, and dance. It operates as a full-spectrum ensemble, including a symphony orchestra, chamber groups, singers, and dancers, presenting both classical and folk Polish repertoire in original language and in English translation. The organization aims to bring Polish culture into American life, offering programs that include informative narrations to contextualize the traditions and histories behind the works. Based in Chicago as an artist-in-residence at Loyola University Chicago, Lira historically performs about 50 shows annually in the Chicago area and the Midwest, with occasional national appearances and six concert tours of Poland, and it has produced several recordings sold nationwide. The ensemble has positioned itself as a cultural ambassador within the Polish American community, engaging in outreach and collaborations with diverse communities and events across city, state, and national platforms.

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