Cantus, an 'engaging' low-voice ensemble, is known for its warmth, blend, innovative programming, and performances ranging from Renaissance to 21st-century music.
Album & Artwork
The album 'Manifesto' is a journey of longing and self-discovery, taking a nuanced look at identity and relationships.
Recording & Production
All works on 'Manifesto' are world premiere recordings, reflecting Cantus' commitment to new music for tenors, baritones, and basses.
Performer Biography
Cantus is dedicated to music education, working with over 5,000 students annually and visiting 31 Minnesota high schools through its award-winning High School Residency program.
Performer Biography
Cantus operates without a conductor, with its members rehearsing and performing as chamber musicians, each contributing to the artistic process.
Performer Biography
Cantus actively commissions new music and seeks to unearth rarely performed repertoire for low voices, receiving grants from organizations like New Music USA and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Performer Biography
Cantus has received three Chorus America awards, including the 2016 Dale Warland Singers Commission Award, the Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, and the Education Outreach Award.
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