Ensemble vocal Arts-Québec is a professional choir that received the Prix Opus for Musical Event of the Year in 2020.
Performer Biography
Matthias Maute's conducting of Ensemble Caprice was described by The New York Times as encouraging listeners to "rehear the world."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composers often used popular Christmas songs as starting points, arranging and harmonizing them for various ensembles, especially choirs, blurring the lines between sacred and secular music.
Performer Biography
Matthias Maute, the conductor and artistic director of Ensemble vocal Arts-Québec, is a two-time Juno Award winner.
Recording & Production
The "Art Choral" project includes 12 albums, 12 streaming concerts, and approximately 120 video clips, distributed in over 170 countries.
Historical Context
Christmas has inspired more intense devotion and significant music than any other Western religious holiday, with works ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a unique project by Ensemble vocal Arts-Québec called "Art Choral," which aims to present the history of choral singing from the 16th century to today.
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