Yale International Chorus—Diplomats of Song

This channel features concerts, virtual recordings, and workshops by the Yale University International Chorus (YUIC) and its affiliate student-led chorus at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. The Chorus includes students, alumni, and friends. 

Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as "Diplomats of Song," the Chorus was founded in 1953 at the height of the Cold War to bridge political and cultural divides through music. Since then, it has won prizes at international choral festivals, released 20 albums, performed in major concert halls, serenaded presidents, and completed more than 20 European tours. Our multilingual channel reaches audiences around the world.

IMPORTANT: Many recordings on this channel were created under our previous name, the Yale Russian Chorus. While we remain proud of that history, we adopted the name Yale University International Chorus in 2025 to reflect our expanding repertoire, international community, and mission of building bridges through music.