Digital Press Kit
Biography
Cantus, a nine voice vocal chamber ensemble, is committed to the excellent
performance of significant music, both old and newly commissioned.
Rehearsing and performing without a conductor or music director, Cantus’ stylistic
versatility and eclectic programming have delighted critics and audiences
since 1995. Gramophone Magazine has said that "Cantus sings with
astonishing perfection of tone and diction," and that "the
complexity of the music is fully expressed, the diction is perfect,
the emotions alive.” Cantus shares its impeccable singing, engaging
stage personality and heartfelt interpretations with audiences across
the country as they tour and at home in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Through
its work with thousands of student singers annually, Cantus champions
male choral singing and encourages people of all ages to sing. Cantus
is pleased to be able share its music through performances, clinics
and recordings. Click for full biography.
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Reviews
"If it is a night of wild eclecticism and first-rate musicianship
you desire, ... just take in an evening with Cantus. You won't be disappointed." -
St. Paul Pioneer Press
"wide-ranging stylistic fluency and a boatload of talent" -
The Washington Post
"In its Los Angeles debut Saturday in UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall,
Cantus sounded 50 voices strong. Wonderful.” - Los Angeles
Times
"Watch for this unique and charismatic group - it is just the sort
of un-stuffy and engaging ensemble this nation needs more of, if we are
to continue generating interest in serious music in an overwhelmingly
pop-oriented culture."
- International Record Review
"Cantus applied abundant warmth and seamless interaction to all
of its fare, and hinted of a cheeky sense of humor. The results were
mesmerizing."
- Cleveland Plain Dealer
"The all-male chamber choir Cantus sings with astonishing perfection
of tone and diction. Means and ends join in genuinely glorious music-making.
The complexity of the music is fully expressed, the diction is perfect,
the emotions alive."
- Gramophone Magazine
click for more reviews
Sound Clips
"Lux
Aurumque," Eric Whitacre; from While You Are Alive
"Ramkali," arr.
Sperry; from Cantus
"Rainbow
'Round My Shoulder," arr. DeCormier; from Let Your
Voice Be Heard
"It's
Alright," Curtis Mayfield; Live, Minneapolis, MN, 05.08
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