Isabel Voices vocal ensemble debut new work ‘CREATION’ and prep for international performance

By Christena Lawrie, CFRC's Broadcast Journalist and Local Journalism Initiative Reporter.

The Isabel Voices, an emerging vocal ensemble in Kingston, is preparing to represent Canada overseas in summer 2025. In preparation for their performance abroad, the group will be performing the Canadian premiere of Forrest’s newest work, ‘Creation’ at the Isabel Bader Centre this weekend.

After their first performance in 2023, the ensemble was noticed by organization Vox Anima London, and offered a concert residency at the Ely Cathedral in the UK. The piece at the centre of their first show was Dan Forrest’s ‘The Breath of Life’.

Listen to the full story for an interview with Artistic Director Darrell Christie and live sounds from the ensemble’s rehearsal.