New York Polyphony, the GRAMMY® nominated vocal ensemble, will perform at Missouri State University in C. Minor Hall 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The group will perform a variety of ancient and modern vocal music pieces. Selections range from twelfth-century English chant and sixteenth-century Italian Renaissance madrigals to nineteenth-century German lieder and early twentieth-century American songs.

“This concert provides an incredible opportunity for our community and students to experience stellar talent, skill and artistry,” said Dr. Cameron LaBarr, Director of Choral Studies and Clif and Gail Smart Professor in the Department of Music.

In addition, the program includes twentieth and twenty-first century works. These pieces were commissioned by the ensemble from Paul Moravec, Andrew Smith and Akemi Naito.

“New York Polyphony performs in high-profile venues across the world,” LaBarr noted. “It’s quite a privilege to have them at Missouri State. Hearing them in the intimacy of C. Minor Hall only adds to the experience.”

Springfield native Geoff Williams performs countertenor in the group. Williams graduated from Parkview High School and studied under Willie Grega. Another Missouri native, Andrew Fuchs, is also a member of the ensemble.

About New York Polyphony

New York Polyphony is known for their innovative programming of historical and modern music. The ensemble has performed nationally and internationally, including at Das Brucknerhaus Linz in Austria, Kirche St. Jacob in Germany and the Academy of Early Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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