Cantus CD: Cantus
Item Number: 298
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
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.
Special Instructions
Acclaimed as “the premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus is committed to inspiring audiences with music performed at the highest level. Rehearsing and performing without a conductor or music director, the nine members of Cantus are renowned for adventurous programming spanning many periods and genres, including work commissioned specifically for the group.