Sunday, October 20, 2024
2:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Port Townsend, 1111 Franklin Street

PROGRAM

“Mountain Nights”

Zoltan Kodaly: Mountain Nights
Veljo Tormis:  Vastlalaulud
Chen Yi:  Chinese Mountain Songs
Gabriela Lena Frank:  Two Mountain Songs
J.M. Førde:  Bruremarsj
Mark Templeton:  Arirang
Toru Takemitsu:  Wind Horse Mov. 3, Vocalise II
Zachary Wadsworth:  Mountain Song
Heitor Villa-Lobos:  Chôros No. 3
Christopher M. Foss:  Fiddle Tune
Reena Esmail: TaReKiTa

As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has come to prominence with its distinctive approach to creating music. Working without a conductor, the members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing to the entirety of the artistic process, creating programs that give voice to shared human experiences. Cantus enjoys a vigorous schedule of national and international touring, in addition to home concerts in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Cantus has performed at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, UCLA, San Francisco Performances, Tanglewood and Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival.

Cantus engages audiences in a meaningful music experience and ensures the future of ensemble singing by mentoring young singers and educators. Cantus was founded on the ideals of collaborative music-making: artists and staff work together to reach new levels of artistic excellence, innovation and audience engagement.