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New Recording!!! “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” (2008)The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A young German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing Stille Nacht (Silent Night). Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. Re-live this remarkable true story from WWI through the words and songs of the men who lived it. The original cast recording from the highly acclaimed collaboration between Cantus and Theater Latté Da is now available for pre-order through November 1. Enjoy Peter Rothstein's radio musical drama for holiday seasons to come. Don't forget to add your tax-deductible donation. "If you're looking for a truly unique and engaging Christmas/holiday recording, you shouldn't miss this new release from the 9-member professional male vocal ensemble Cantus. 10/10"-David Vernier, Classics Today Read full review here. |
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New Recording!!! “While You Are Alive” (2008)“While You Are Alive” is an outstanding collection
of music, a worthy contribution to the library of classical male
choral repertoire. The album celebrates life through a gorgeous
marriage of poetry and music. We include a new commission
from Steven Sametz, who sets the poetry of Walt Whitman, a choral
favorite from Eric Whitacre, a new nine-part work for Cantus by
Edie Hill, a world premiere recording by Timothy C. Takach, a delightful
piece by Veljo Tormis featuring SPCO flutist Julia Bograd-Kogan,
and “The Turning,” the musical result of composer Maura
Bosch’s work with Cantus, The American Composer’s Forum
and the Tubman Family Alliance. |
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“Cantus” (2007)Cantus programming at its finest represents a great mix of styles and influences. On “Cantus” we’ve decided to showcase this variety on one recording. We’ve included a new commission from Lee Hoiby and paired it with a popular song by Billy Joel. We’ve included early 20th century Russian sacred music next to early 21st century American sacred music. We have two show-stoppers - a Smokey Robinson tune and a spiritual that has a splash of gospel. And preceding a semi-theatrical setting of “Casey at the Bat” we sing an amusing faux-Finnish piece. The programming keeps you listening from beginning to end, just like it does in a live concert.Click for track listing |
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“There Lies the Home” (2006)Cantus
album "There
Lies the Home" is
a collection of music about the sea. On this album art songs,
folksongs, new commissions, modern masterworks, and pop songs
come together to weave the tale of one man’s
journey across the waters in a way that has become the hallmark
of Cantus. |
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“Cantus Live Vol. 2” (2006)Cantus
presents live cuts from the past few years. Highlights include collaborations
with the Saint Olaf Choir ("Beautiful Savior" and "Our
Father"), guest conductors Dale Warland and Anton Armstrong and
performances by Cantus’ tenth anniversary reunion choir (Alleluia,"
"Ave Maria," and "Salvation is Created"). Also
included on this eclectic disc is the premiere of “Private First
Class Jesse Givens,” a setting of a letter from a fallen U.S.
soldier in Iraq by American composer Lee Hoiby. |
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“Comfort
and Joy: Volume Two” (2005)
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“Comfort
and Joy: Volume One” (2004)
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"Deep
River" (2003) Read reviews Deep River is a treasury of African-American Spirituals. This album features some of the most beloved American folk songs such as “Ezekiel Saw de Wheel,” “Were You There,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Soon Ah Will Be Done.” Deep River also delves into the roots of American roots music by exclusively featuring music by the preeminent first and second-generation African-American composers - Harry T. Burleigh, William Dawson, John W. Work and Jester Hairston - in both well known and long forgotten arrangements of these immortal songs. Recorded in 24-bit sound, Deep River is a treat for the ears and a balm for the soul. Click for track listing and sound clips |
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“...against
the dying of the light” (2002) Read reviews In September, 2002, Cantus released “...against the dying of the light.” This disc takes the listener on a journey from the depths of despair to the pinnacles of joy, featuring rarely heard virtuoso works for male choir by Carl Orff, Jean Sibelius, Samuel Barber, Josquin Des Pres and Claude Debussy. The newly commissioned “Two Laments on Dylan Thomas” by Kenneth Jennings, Schubert's haunting “Grab und Mond” and Randall Thompson's “Alleluia" are saturated with Cantus' emotionally-charged singing. This disc is a 24-bit high resolution recording. Click for track listing and sound clips Go to the online listener's companion. |
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“Let Your Voice Be Heard” (2001)
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“Vagabond” (1999 - Student Recording)"Contrasting
their recordings, Vagabond includes pieces from a much broader spectrum.
This recording includes many new pieces written by members of Cantus
as well as classic literature. William Dawson's 'In His Care-O' and
many other favorites add to the eclectic but exciting program." |
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“Tidings” (1998 - Student Recording)"Their
holiday disc includes many traditional favorites and an original
version of 'Deck the Halls' (5/4 meter, a tour de force and departure
in style). The classically trained voices are well-suited to the
sacred material. A calming shelter from the Christmas frenzy." |
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“Introit” (1997 - Student Recording)"The young
men of Cantus perform choral literature ranging from polyphony and
chant to art songs and spirituals. Therefore the Latin 'O Sacrum
Convivium' and Tallis' 'If Ye Love Me' reside along a 20th century
Gustaffson-composed Kyrie and Gloria, the dissonant intervals heralding
the epoch of modernism." |
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