VOCES8

When I learned that the British vocal group VOCES8 was coming to Portland, I had to get tickets!

They warned that parking would be tricky, so we arrived nice and early and walked around the gorgeous Reed College campus before the evening concert in Kaul Auditorium. We lamented how different our college experience would have been if we'd gone to a school like Reed instead of George Fox.

Ready to hear some music!

They encouraged us to snap pics and record video toward the end of the concert! 

The music was fabulous! The set was varied, with classical, jazz, and pop - very entertaining! I was disappointed to learn that they had recently replaced their soprano. I didn't think the new gal was as tight, but maybe she'll settle in after she's been with the ensemble for a bit. 

I was also so hoping they would sing Sibelius - my favorite of their performances. I guess I'll have to go next time they tour in the U.S.!

:)