An invitation to Choral Odyssey Greece!
Join us on our choral odyssey to the land of Homer and Euripides. Explore the land of Zeus, Apollo, and the other Olympian gods. View the structural perfection that defines the Parthenon. Imagine the ancient Colossus presiding over the harbor at Rhodes.
Greece is the culture that formed our understandings of democracy and our notions of civilization. Enjoy the beauty and cuisine of the Mediterranean while we explore the city of Plato and Aristotle. As we visit Delphi, recall the troubled warriors who journeyed there to consult the oracles. Wander with us as we evoke the words of the great Socrates, who said, “Wisdom begins in wonder.”
Artists remember that Greece is the home of the Muses: writers continually search for their muses, travelers visit museums, and those with free time amuse themselves. We will make music in the land of Orpheus!
Join us in Athens and on the Greek Islands Cruise in June, 2015!
Anna Hamre
An invitation to Austria
Please consider joining me for an incredible musical and cultural experience in Vienna, the European ‘cradle of culture’!
The history of the choral art form is replete with contributions from Austrian artists, including Mozart, Mahler, Haydn, and so many more. To sing the works of the great composers in the places in which they were originally performed is an unforgettable experience—one that will forever impact the way we interpret these masters’ musical legacies.
In addition to being transported musically, we will enter a world where old-world charm can be found on every street corner - in the cathedrals, shops, and museums of Austria. The cultural exchange between American singers and Austrian musicians brings a palpable energy, both on and off stage, and the best way to experience it fully is to engage on an artistic and personal level.
I look forward to the possibility of working with you and your singers to create a top-flight experience. Until we meet ...
Alles Gute! (All the Best!)
Karen Kennedy
Singing in Paris ♪ Versailles ♪ Normandy
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Touring and performing in the great cities of Europe creates wonderful lasting memories.
I would be delighted to have you join me in an incredible singing opportunity as we explore the sights of Paris, the magnificent City of Lights, as well as the charming town of Versailles, home of the famous palace of the French royalty.
We will present festive concerts in both Paris and Versailles. Hearts will be moved as we travel to Normandy to visit Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery overlooking the English Channel. Here we will remember and honor our fallen World War II heroes in a moving musical tribute.
A visit to Europe is incomplete without a visit to France.
How exciting it will be to share this visit with you!
- Mary Breden
Let’s sing together in Ireland in 2015!
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I wanted to let you know I’ve chosen Ireland as the location of my 2015 international festival. It is a land of magic, whimsy and history - a place that celebrates culture as an integral part of the spirit of its society.
Consider joining me as we meet and perform for the people of Dublin and Belfast. We will immerse ourselves in their culture and share the music of both lands in our gala and individual concerts.
International festivals of this nature are wonderful ways for singers to take the world stage, sing in grander combined festival choir venues and present their own choir’s gifts and talents.
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I look forward to working with you as we join leprechauns searching for a four leaf clover
Rollo Dilworth
KI is proud to launch its 2015 programs!
CUSTOM TOURS
All of our favorite destinations in Europe, Asia and the Americas are featured in 2015. There is renewed interest in Greece and Northern Ireland as well as Peru and Argentina (tour in the footsteps of Pope Francis). Don’t forget the extraordinary India and that Australia is becoming more affordable through exchange rate changes.
CHOIR FESTIVALS
KI is so honored to have many of our beloved festival leaders return in 2015: Leck Italy, Stroope Barcelona, Breden France, Kennedy Austria, Dilworth Ireland, Hamre Greece. We proudly present Conlon in Monteverdi's Mantua & Venice and introduce Gentry in Italy.
Our festivals are staged to encourage
- individual performances
- custom touring/performances (pre or post)
- the participation of fully balanced choirs or groups of singers and their directors if the full choir cannot tour.
Some hallmarks of KI touring include: individual billing at no extra cost, breathtaking venues, warm appreciative audiences, head office support all the way through till the tour’s conclusion, sensational local tour managers and touring/bussing/accommodation/food that is inviting, comfortable and safe!
We look forward to discussing these and other options.
Join me for a once in a lifetime event to one of the world’s leading tourist, entertainment and cultural cities – BARCELONA, SPAIN. The timing is perfect – over New Year’s 2014! Barcelona enjoys a temperate climate, some of the most striking architecture in the world, breathtaking venues and a population that loves music and culture.
This festival is a chance for full choirs, or parts thereof, to combine for a gala concert which I am honored to be conducting. Of course, individual venues and performances can also easily be arranged. I will enjoy the chance to present some of my music, to work with your choirs, and hear you in concert.
Great location! Great time of year! Great venues!
I hope to see you there!
Z. Randall Stroope
Artistic Director & Conductor
Contact my friends at KIconcerts for tour details.
The Directors of the Los Gatos High School band and choir inspected facilities for my 2014 UK Festival with Oliver Scofield from KI in July.
They were as impressed as we are with the London Gala Concert venue Central Westminster Hall as well as the Royal Hall in Harrogate. The Director noted in his report:
- Just about every aspect of the inspection exceeded my expectation.
- The Performance Venues. - Outstanding!
- The first place we toured was the Central Hall Westminster. The pictures we've seen do not really do it justice. It is a beautiful hall and located in an absolutely amazing location. It is literally across the street from Westminster Abby and just steps away from Big Ben, the houses of parliament, and several other London icons. The performance hall is beautiful and perfect for our type of performance.
- Finally, we toured the "Royal Hall" in Harrogate. This was stunning. Again, the pictures don't do it justice.
I wanted to write now as you are coming back for the academic year to remind you that festivals are an ideal setting if your full band is not able to attend. We welcome groups of musicians from bands and their Directors. A group can be 20 or more made up of musicians and accompanying passengers.
This is going to be a wonderful musical and cultural experience.
Let Oliver at KIconcerts know if you have students interested in attending
Looking forward to exploring England with you all
