Cantus CD: Comfort and Joy: Volume Two
Item Number: 301
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Description
Comfort and Joy: Volume Two (2005)
Conceived as a whole, Comfort and Joy tells the Christmas story from two different perspectives and two separate attitudes; the music ofVolume One embodies the feeling of Christmas comfort, while Volume Two’s repertoire focuses on Yuletide joy. To tell the Christmas story in song, Comfort and Joy: Volume Two highlights Cantus’ diverse repertoire and focuses on music from around the world. Standout tracks include Babatunde Olatunji’s “Betelehemu,” Ariel Ramirez’ “Los Reyes Magos” and a 5/4 jazz arrangement of “Deck the Halls.”
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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.