Background
The group's origins can be traced back to 1996 when Micaela, then a member of the Swingle Singers, was approached by the London Symphony Orchestra to sing Steve Reich's Tehillim. She and her three female colleagues formed the ideal combination for a piece requiring a seamless vocal blend and rhythmic agility. The vocals were prepared under Micaela's direction and Steve Reich was so delighted with the results that he asked her to put together another vocal ensemble for his new piece Three Tales, and for the first European recording and tour of Music for 18 Musicians.
In 1997 Micaela chose the
name Synergy for the growing pool of singers and since then the
group has developed into a highly respected team, renowned for its
vocal blend, rhythmic precision and dynamic performances.