“We are also looking to redefine what classical music concerts mean to us…”
— “Does Arizona need an all-woman orchestra?”, 19 February 2017, The Arizona Republic, Kerry Lengel
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“I want to bring an international perspective, the different and current musical trends around the world, connecting the choir to that community...”
— “Local Voices: Phoenix Women's Chorus”, October 2015, Echo Magazine, Danae Barnes
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“...the chorus is a support system and network for women... [Gho] sees it as her responsibility to maintain and strengthen the fabric of these relationships within the Chorus by acknowledging its history and helping to build its future.”
— “Phoenix Women's Chorus Announces New Artistic Director”, September 2015, Echo Magazine
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'The performance of the choir was quite impressive....enthusiasm was clearly visible on the faces of each member of the choir, which always adds that extra level of enjoyment for the audience.”
— “Essonance Chamber Choir with SpecialGuest the Io String Quartet”, 8 May 2012, Musetta Stone, Ryan Noakes
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“As would Livia Gho's Hymn Tunes, a piece that reminded me of Charles Ives with a contemporary sensibility. I don't know if this is Gho's first big orchestra piece, but I think she hit the bull's-eye.”
— “The Jean Coulthard Readings: This Year's Crop 23 March 2011”, The Vancouver Sun, David Gordon Duke
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“There is a lot of talent in Vocal Jazz Ensemble I, and it is very impressive that the group won the Downbeat award on its first try...”
— “IU Vocal Jazz Ensemble wins Downbeat Magazine Award”, 11 May 2014, Hoosier Times
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“Small Vocal Jazz Group Graduate College Winner...”
— “Congratulations IU Vocal Jazz Ensemble”, I June 2014, Downbeat Magazine
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“...'Light'-inspired pieces that are contemporary yet contemplative...”
— “Vancouver choir stages concert”, 6 December 2012, Asian Pacific Post
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“Essonance Chamber Choir is a diverse group of university students and alumni with a passion for music.”
— “Choir concert in Vancouver”, 10 May 2012, Asian Pacific Post
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