The "No Friend Like a Sister," title comes from a set of Christina Rosetti songs written expressly for MUSE by British composer Nicola LeFanu (b 1947) who will be in Cincinnati to coach the choir, and be present for the performances. MUSE will perform other music, leaning more on our classical roots, and also including other popular favorites from the recent past. This fall marks the beginning of their 26th anniversary year. Back from Miami and the GALA Choruses Festival (July 2008), the ensemble returns with power-packed energy and performance élan.