Chor Leoni Men's Choir

Since its creation in 1992 by conductor Diane Loomer, Chor (Greek for choir) Leoni (Italian for lions) has become a fixture in the upper echelons of the Canadian choral world. A combination of riveting stage presence, imaginative and eclectic programming, quality a cappella singing, and a willingness to "try anything once" has captivated audiences across Canada and guaranteed wildly enthusiastic sell-out crowds wherever the lions appear.Chor Leone has established Remembrance Day and Summer Solstice concerts as fixtures on the Vancouver choral calendar, performed frequently with Vancouver ensembles and orchestras, toured nationally and internationally, and recorded several national CBC broadcasts. A cappella works remain the mainstay of the choir's repertoire, but the choir also provides bridges to music from around the world and is strongly committed to the commissioning, performance, and recording of new works by Canadian composers. [gleaned from the Yuletide Fires booklet]