Our projects

Chanter je veux (fall 2024)

We had the pleasure of performing at the Musikalischer Abend organized by Musikplattform once again, as well as the honor of performing at an ETH graduation ceremony for the first time. The semester also marked a major milestone for Iris with our debut concert at the Kleine Aula – a truly special moment for us!

We returned to our beloved Iris day and Iris weekend, filled with long rehearsals, fun games, and a heartwarming concert at the caring home in Embrach. These events have become some of our most cherished traditions.

This semester, we also introduced the Iris Madrigalists, a new quartet dedicated to performing madrigals alongside talented instrumentalists. Their performances added a rich new layer to our ensemble, expanding our musical horizons.

What a season of growth, creativity, and unforgettable moments!

Hela rotan (spring 2024)

Time (fall 2023)

En los surcos del amor (spring 2023)

Chante en mon cœur (fall 2022)

And So It Goes (spring 2022)

We organized our first Iris weekend with long rehearsals, fun games and a concert at the caring home in Embrach!

Mondnacht (summer 2024)

We performed at both Musikalischer Abend organized by Musikplattform, organized our own concert, went busking and had the great honor to open the acapella festival in Pfaeffikon because we won the "Sing dein Ding" Contest!

On top of the performances with the full ensemble we also prepared songs in two subgroups: Iris Trebles and Iris Troubles! Additionally we were joined by very talented friends on the archlute and recorder for true renaissance sound.

What a semester!

Iris grew so much, and Johannes Brahms taught us so much about vowels. We performed at Musikalischer Abend organized by Musikplattform, and organized a midterm and final concert!

On top of regular rehearsals we introduced the now traditional Iris days: a full day of singing practice, music related games and team building.

Growing into a mixed ensemble, we sang in front of people at Musikalischer Abend (Musikplattform) and our own concerts! Stay tuned, there will be more from us in the future :-)

This is how it all began. Coming together with four like-minded students in a Barbershop Quartet, great harmonies and our first concert!

Looking forward to see what the future would hold!

What an ambitious program we had this semester! We performed in both Musikalischer Abend organized by Musikplattform, organized our own concert, and even went busking in the snowy streets of Zürich.

On top of the performances with the full ensemble we also prepared songs in two subgroups: Iris Trio and Iris Trebles.

• Dajte, Dajte, Aldo Kumar

• Ubi Caritas, Ola Gjeilo

• Mai, Francesco Felician

• Teresica Hermana, Mateo Flecha «El Viejo»

• Lully, Lulla, Lullay, Stopford Philip

• Il Bianco e Dolce Cigno, Jacques Arcadelt (Madrigalists)

• Vecchie Letrose, Adrian Willaert (Madrigalists)

• Unquiet Thoughts, John Dowland (Madrigalists)

• Just The Way You Are, Bruno Mars (Trebles)

• Jazzy Bells, Mykola Leontovych (Trebles)

• Skye Boat Song, Paul Langford (Trebles)

• Blackbird, The Beatles (Trio)

• Sanmatìo, Bepi De Marzi

• Mondnacht, Francesco Felician

• And So It Goes, Billy Joel

• Chanter Je Veux, Orlando di Lasso

• Amor Vittorioso, Giovanni Giacomo Gastoldi

• Dadme albricias (Canconiero di Upsala), Anonymous

• Hela Rotan, Ken Stevens

• Because, The Beatles, arr. Roger Emerson

• Evening Rise, Christian Bollmann

• Loch Lomond, Jonathan Quick

• Se Perivoli, trad. Greek, arr. Francesco Felician

• Mondnacht, Francesco Felician

• Killer Queen, Queen, arr. Roel Griffioen (Trebles)

• Vuelie, F. Fjellheim & C. Beck (Trebles)

• Mr. Sandman, Pat Ballard arr. Bertha Bradley (Trebles)

• And So It Goes, Billy Joel arr. Kirby Shaw (Trebles)

• For The Longest Time, Billy Joel (Troubles)

• Afternoon Delight, Starland Vocal Band arr. Janis Birrer (Troubles)

• Can She Excuse My Wrongs, John Dowland

• Zephyro Spira, Bartolomeo Tromboncino

• Pastime, King Henry VIII

• Chi la Gagliarda, Baldassere Donato

• Lully, Lulla, Lullay, Stopford Philip

• Time, Jennifer Lucy Cook

• Irish Country Dance, Kirby Shaw

• Falala, Adriano Bachieri

• Im Walde, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

• Zum Sanctus, Franz Schubert

• Adeste fideles, Abdel Di Marco

• Ding Dong Merrily on High, Ratcliffe Woodward

• Silent night, Franz Gruber

• Jesu Rex Admirabilis, Francesco Felician (Trio)

• La Fiera Vista, Claudio Monteverdi (Trio)

• The wood nymph, Samuel Webbe Jr. (Trio)

• Dynamite, Taio Cruz (Trebles)

• En los Surcos del Amor, Carlos Gustavino

• Pase el Agua (Cancionero de Palacio), Anonymous

• Lully, Lulla Lullay, Stopford Philip

• Sempre mi Ride Sta, Adrian Willaert

• Abendständchen, Johannes Brahms

• Tourdion, Anonymous

• Mai, Francesco Felician (Trio)

• Le pont mirabeau, Francesco Felician (Solo)

• Tanto gentile e tanto onesta pare, Francesco Felician (Quartet)

• Mignonne allons voir si la Rose, Francesco Felician (Trio)

• Trionfo di Bacco e Arianna, Francesco Felician (Trio)

• Summer Tree, Lara Höhn & Ariel Martínez (Duo)

• I Saw Her Standing There, The Beatles (Barbershop)

• Good Night Sweet Heart, The Spaniels (Barbershop)

• Tonight (West Side Story), Leonard Bernstein (Barbershop)

• Dindirindin (Cancionero de Palacio), Anonymous

• Chante en Mon Coeur Pays Aimé, Pierre Kaelin

• Vecchie Letrose, Adrian Willaert

• Abendlied (Drei geistlichen Gesängen), Josef Rheinberger

• That's Christmas to me, Pentatonix

• And So It Goes, Billy Joel

• Country Roads, John Denver

• The Wellerman, New Zealand folksong

• Good Night Sweet Heart, The Spaniels

On 13 April, we hosted our very first One-Day Choir! For a few hours that afternoon, 100 strangers came together to play, explore, and sing. The event welcomed participants from all musical backgrounds—from shower singers to classically trained vocalists—and created a fun, low-pressure space to discover the magic and connection that happens when we feel empowered to raise our voices together.

We began as 100 strangers singing silly vocal games. Just three hours later, we had soaked up so much music and energy that, during our final run-through of the Scottish folk tune Loch Lomond, we were marching and dancing around the room, singing in four-part harmony!

Some favorite words from our feedback hat:
•⁠ ⁠“It was very lovely :) → you felt as though you were part of the project no matter your prior experience → everyone was super nice and friendly → everything was explained clearly. Bonus: Everyone in the choir was so enthusiastic, which is very contagious. PS: great song choice, love Scottish folk songs.”
•⁠ ⁠“Perfect organization, perfect vibes. Awesome song! I would 100% attend another event like this without thinking twice <3”
•⁠ ⁠“More cheese in the dill bread!” (P.S. – we had a 🔥 Apéro too!)

One-Day Choir (spring 2025)

Have The Cranberries Ripened? (spring 2025)

On May 23rd, 2025, we returned to the UZH Kleine Aula for our spring concert, Have the Cranberries Ripened?. This performance was a celebration of the season's bloom, both in nature and in our musical journey.

Our repertoire explored themes from diverse cultures and eras. From Renaissance madrigals to contemporary compositions—including a piece by our conductor Francesco Felician—we delved into songs inspired by flowers like cranberries, jasmine, and roses. Traditional melodies and fresh arrangements of familiar tunes added depth and variety to the program.

This semester marked the return of the Iris Troubles, bringing their unique energy back to our ensemble. We also featured an instrumental-only performance during the concert. Additionally, we welcomed two new voices to our group: Giuditta and Davide, whose talents enriched our harmonies.

As always, we concluded the evening with an apéro, cherishing the connections forged through shared musical experiences.