The Lost Words: A Spell Book (Live performances)
October 1, 2022: 8:00 pm, October 2: 8:00 pm / Pre-concert video: 7:40 pm
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2205 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Elektra presents the world premiere of The Lost Words: A Spell Book, a whimsical and evocative musical interpretation of the bestselling book by author Robert Macfarlane and visual artist Jackie Morris. Their magical book’s “spells” and watercolours were meant to conjure back into the lives of children twenty words about nature removed from the Oxford …read more
Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra
Saturday, November 26 and Sunday November 27, 2022
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2205 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver (Nov. 26) Good Shepherd Church, 2250-150 Street, Surrey (Nov. 27)
Chez Nous: Christmas with Elektra is the choir’s seasonal offering, this year welcoming saxophonist Julia Nolan in a program of traditional and newer works from the thoughtful to the playful. Following a Saturday performance in the serene setting of Pacific Spirit United Church, Elektra is delighted to be returning to Good Shepherd Church in South …read more
Humanity
Friday, March 10, 2023 • 7:30 pm
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2205 West 45th Avenue, Vancouver
Elektra takes a deep dive into the human experience, exploring despair, hope, love, solidarity, boldness, and more with Humanity. This concert features the music of Zanaida Robles, Claudio Monteverdi, Marie-Claire Saindon, Libby Larsen, and more, with a focus on recent works by Canadian composer Laura Hawley. Commissioned works by Hawley and Toronto-based Palestinian-Jordanian composer Natalie …read more
Tapestry International Choral Threads Concert
Friday, May 5, 2023 • 7:30 pm
Pacific Spirit United Church, 2205 West 45th Avenue
FREE CONCERT – NO TICKETS NECESSARY! Elektra is connected to women’s choirs around the world, celebrating and championing this artistic form. Elektra welcomes two choirs known for their leadership over many decades: The Women’s Chorus of Dallas under Melinda Imthurn, and Seattle’s Mirinesse Women’s Choir led by Rebecca Rottsolk. Experience the artistry of Elektra and …read more
Tapestry International Celebration Concert
Saturday, May 6, 2023 • 7:30 pm
Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St, Vancouver
Elektra is connected to women’s choirs around the world, celebrating and championing this artistic form. Elektra welcomes two choirs known for their leadership over many decades: The Women’s Chorus of Dallas under Melinda Imthurn, and Seattle’s Mirinesse Women’s Choir led by Rebecca Rottsolk. Experience the artistry of Elektra and these ensembles at the finale Celebration …read more