concert reviews

"...this is an incredibly proficient ensemble singing at an extremely high level of professionalism. Their seemingly easy command of difficult repertoire is to be commended. Their breadth of expression is remarkable with a broad dynamic range, bright and dark timbres, and alternating between vibrato or straight tone singing. Each piece was brought to life with very text centered singing – the lyric always intentional and well conceived. A wonderful concert by an excellent ensemble and all for an amazing cause."

"SONAM sings with exquisite patience and care. Nothing is ever rushed; everything feels completely under control at all times."

--- TriangleSings (November 2023): Music of Peace and Consolation

"This was certainly among the finest choral concerts in the Triangle's 2019-2020 season."

"Every now and then there comes along an ensemble of gifted musicians who hold nothing back, and when we experience such a performance as we heard today, we know it because it is something truly special."

--- CVNC Online Arts Journal (January 2020):  SONAM Winter 2020 Concert Benefits Durham Children's Initiative, Concert Audience and Performing Artists

"...the parts blended in lovely tone and technique..."

"The choir executed a miraculous key change, closely followed by another, raising the whole piece to a soaring, exciting middle seemingly effortlessly – but definitely backed up by meticulous preparation!"

--- CVNC Online Arts Journal (May 2019):  SONAM Presents Lively Concert in Español

 "SONAM is first-class chorus displaying solid pitch, precise attacks and cut-offs, rich blend of vocal parts, and outstanding ensemble in general. They are a joy to hear! SONAM has much to offer to Triangle audiences, not to mention their admirable generosity."

---CVNC Online Arts Journal (November 2018):  SONAM Gives Great Gifts to the Triangle

"Well suited for the new and ancient-style music, SONAM sang the ancient texts exquisitely." 

"Judging from their enthusiastic response, the congregation and visitors were clearly moved." 

---CVNC Online Arts Journal (January 2016):  World Premiere - Erev Shabbat & Torah Service by Allan Friedman

"This is the kind of music that enriches our souls and makes us more human. Long live SONAM!"  

"...a truly inspired performance." 

---CVNC Online Arts Journal (February 2015):  What is a Sonam? - Exceptional Choral Music

"Undaunted by language or difficulty, the ensemble's repertoire is impressive. And in two short years, SONAM has established itself as a refined, talented ensemble. This concert put them right on top."

"The chorus rose to the occasion with utmost control and perfectly in tune."

--- CVNC Online Arts Journal (May 2014):  On Top of the World - SONΛM Presents a Spring Concert