About Ensemble Alioni
of Chicago
Ensemble Alioni is a 12-member vocal ensemble founded in 2008 with the purpose of researching and sharing the ancient choral folk music traditions of the Republic of Georgia through performing and teaching. Ensemble Alioni has performed at the Chicago World Music Festival, the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival, the Museum of Science and Industry's "Christmas Around the World" series, and for academic gatherings at DePaul University and the University of Chicago. Alioni periodically hosts music workshops and teaches Georgian songs, inspiring singers and helping to preserve these unique musical treasures.
The global importance of Georgian music has been recognized by the United Nations.
UNESCO has included polyphonic singing from the Republic of Georgia on the
World List of Intangible Masterpieces of Humanity.
Visit Ensemble Alioni, learn more about us and hear song samples! alioni.org
For more information email us at alioni.chorus@gmail.com.
Ensemble Alioni is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The global importance of Georgian music has been recognized by the United Nations.
UNESCO has included polyphonic singing from the Republic of Georgia on the
World List of Intangible Masterpieces of Humanity.
Visit Ensemble Alioni, learn more about us and hear song samples! alioni.org
For more information email us at alioni.chorus@gmail.com.
Ensemble Alioni is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Recent Alioni Highlights
December 2018: Ensemble Alioni at
Irving Park United Methodist Church
Alioni sang a selection of Georgian Christmas and Holiday songs after Sunday service at Irving Park Methodist
in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Irving Park United Methodist Church
Alioni sang a selection of Georgian Christmas and Holiday songs after Sunday service at Irving Park Methodist
in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago.
December 2018: Ensemble Alioni at
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
The Museum of Science and Industry
This was the 10th annual appearance of Alioni at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light
The Museum of Science and Industry
This was the 10th annual appearance of Alioni at the Museum of Science and Industry.
September 2018: Megobrebi
Georgian Singing Workshop & Party
Singers from Ensemble Alioni joined with neighbors and friends to enjoy
a FREE Georgian singing workshop and a lively party in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago.
Click here -- to discover more about Megobrebi and to learn how YOU can sing with us at the next one!
Georgian Singing Workshop & Party
Singers from Ensemble Alioni joined with neighbors and friends to enjoy
a FREE Georgian singing workshop and a lively party in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago.
Click here -- to discover more about Megobrebi and to learn how YOU can sing with us at the next one!
June 2018: Ensemble Alioni's
10th Anniversary Spring Concert!
We presented our spring concert on a beautiful evening in Chicago
at the architecturally and acoustically spectacular St Josaphat Parish Church.
With special musical guests the V3nto Brass Trio and alumni singers from Alioni's past!
10th Anniversary Spring Concert!
We presented our spring concert on a beautiful evening in Chicago
at the architecturally and acoustically spectacular St Josaphat Parish Church.
With special musical guests the V3nto Brass Trio and alumni singers from Alioni's past!
March 2018: Alioni at
The Music Box Theatre / Our Blood Is Wine
Singers from Ensemble Alioni performed at the Music Box Theatre in Wrigleyville before the screening of a
new documentary on Georgian wine making. They also sang afterwards in the theatre lounge
during a wine-tasting of natural Georgian wines! Discover more about the film -- here!
The Music Box Theatre / Our Blood Is Wine
Singers from Ensemble Alioni performed at the Music Box Theatre in Wrigleyville before the screening of a
new documentary on Georgian wine making. They also sang afterwards in the theatre lounge
during a wine-tasting of natural Georgian wines! Discover more about the film -- here!