Celebrate the Magic of the Season in a Brand New Way with
Chor Leoni Men’s Choir in
Translucence: An Immersive Light and Sound Experience
New, 360 degree art spectacular developed with COVID safety and health regulations in mind
Vancouver, BC – Chor Leoni Men’s Choir is delighted to present the world premiere of a 360 degree, in-person art spectacular for the holidays with Translucence: An Immersive Light and Sound Experience, December 4 to 23, 2020 (multiple shows per day) at the Sheraton Wall Centre Grand Ballroom, developed in strict compliance with provincial health and safety guidelines.
Designed to be experienced safely and comfortably during these extraordinary times, a maximum of 45 audience members, per show, will be seated in pre-positioned rotating chairs to be enveloped by an extraordinary light show and the recorded voices of the JUNO-nominated Chor Leoni Men’s Choir.
“Translucence is about the light beyond us, the light within us, and the light we might share with one another,” says Chor Leoni Artistic Director Erick Lichte. “I believe the darkness of winter and the shadow of this trying, fading year have allowed these lights to shine all the brighter. Translucence is rooted in the hope that by living with others inside music and light, we might truly connect to our world, to our own joy and to each other.”
Flooded with light and sound, the 40-minute feast for the senses features songs of the season recorded by the full Chor Leoni choir, including luminary choral works by Eric Whitacre, Grammy-winning composer and conductor, Ēriks Ešenvalds, one of the most sought-after choral composers, and Zachary Wadsworth, Composer-in-Residence – with whom the choir was nominated for a JUNO award. Lichte’s eight channel sound design will surround the audience with choirs and solo voices emerging from speakers throughout the room. The spectacular music will be accompanied by an equally astounding display of lighting. Designed by James Proudfoot and Eric Chad, the light show surrounds and bathes the audience, integrating state of the art projections to complement and enhance the musical score.
“Everything about Translucence has been designed for safety and with the magic of the holidays in mind,” says Stash Bylicki, Executive Director. “Masks will be mandatory, seats are set more than eight feet apart, and social distancing will be maintained at all times. We are going above and beyond provincial health guidelines to ensure that everyone attending feels incredibly safe. This level of care extends to the way the show was designed, rehearsed, and recorded.”
With distance and safety at its core, Translucence will be one of the only events of its kind in Vancouver during the holiday season. At a time when we are spending so much time apart, Translucence will give families, friends, and loved ones an opportunity to experience new festive traditions together.
Tickets and information at: chorleoni.org
Translucence is recommended for children 12 and above. The show may not be suitable for those prone to photosensitivity due to flashing lights.
About Chor Leoni Men’s Choir (chorleoni.org)
Known internationally and loved locally, Chor Leoni Men’s Choir is recognized as one of the vanguard male vocal ensembles in North America. Founded by the late choral luminary Diane Loomer, Vancouver’s Singing Lions have enriched and transformed people’s lives through singing for over twenty five years. With stylistic grace and an adventurous spirit, Chor Leoni performs in many languages and styles and genres, always aiming to communicate, engage, and entertain.
| LISTING INFORMATION | |
| Dates: | December 4 to 23, 2020 |
| Times: | Monday to Thursday: 5pm, 7pm, and 9pmFriday to Sunday: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm |
| Venue: | Sheraton Wall Centre, Grand Ballroom located at 1033 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC |
| Ticket Price: | $30 |
| Tickets & Info: | chorleoni.org |
Photo & Video Credit: Chor Leoni – Translucence
UPDATE
Chor Leoni Men’s Choir Announces Cancellation of
Translucence: An Immersive Light and Sound Experience
Vancouver, BC – Due to the latest provincial health order released yesterday, November 19, 2020, Chor Leoni Men’s Choir regrets to announce the cancellation of the world premiere of Translucence: An Immersive Light and Sound Experience, originally scheduled to run December 4 to 23, 2020 at the Sheraton Wall Centre Grand Ballroom.
In the absence of Translucence this holiday season, audiences can still enjoy the beautiful voices of the JUNO-nominated Chor Leoni Men’s Choir with the free digital concert, Christmas with Chor Leoni, set for release and download December 18, 2020 and available until January 1, 2021 by visiting chorleoni.org
“We are deeply disappointed to have to cancel Translucence in respect of and in adherence with yesterday’s provincial health orders, but we will look forward to the possibility of sharing this magical experience with audiences in future years,” says Erick Lichte, Artistic Director of Chor Leoni Men’s Choir. “And while we won’t get to welcome our community to this year’s event, we are grateful that we’ll still get to be a part of their holiday season through Christmas with Chor Leoni. This concert has been one of the most beloved and iconic annual events in the choir’s calendar since its founding.”
Translucence was designed to be experienced safely and comfortably during these extraordinary times with a maximum of 45 audience members, per show, seated in pre-positioned rotating chairs enveloped by an extraordinary 360 degree light show and the recorded voices of the JUNO-nominated Chor Leoni Men’s Choir.
Flooded with light and sound, the 40-minute feast for the senses featured songs of the season recorded by the full Chor Leoni choir, including luminary choral works by Eric Whitacre, Grammy-winning composer and conductor, Ēriks Ešenvalds, one of the most sought-after choral composers, and Zachary Wadsworth, Composer-in-Residence – with whom the choir was nominated for a JUNO award.
For more information on Christmas with Chor Leoni, please visit: chorleoni.org
About Chor Leoni Men’s Choir (chorleoni.org)
Known internationally and loved locally, Chor Leoni Men’s Choir is recognized as one of the vanguard male vocal ensembles in North America. Founded by the late choral luminary Diane Loomer, Vancouver’s Singing Lions have enriched and transformed people’s lives through singing for over twenty five years. With stylistic grace and an adventurous spirit, Chor Leoni performs in many languages and styles and genres, always aiming to communicate, engage, and entertain.