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In the last ten years, Erick
Lichte has carved out a niche in the male vocal music world and concert
life in America. As a founding member of the male vocal ensemble
Cantus Lichte has, as a singer and Artistic Director, created and
sustained one of the only full-time vocal ensembles in the nation.
Cantus performs over 70 concerts a year, often in collaboration with
orchestras, poets, stage directors and world-class instrumentalists
and singers. Through Cantus, Lichte has created an eclectic and innovative
programming style that combines storytelling, dramatic staging, chamber
music and an engaging blend of familiar and new music.
His knowledge of male choir repertoire is extensive, serving as
an informal consultant to choirs around the world. Lichte is
also an ardent champion of new music, and has been a part of the
creation of over 50 new works. Composers Lichte has worked
with include Lee Hoiby, Gavin Bryars, Edie Hill, Peteris Vasks as
well as many up-and-coming composers. To this end, Lichte is
a founder and leader of the Male Choir Commissioning Consortium a
group of 14 male choirs from across North America who annually commissions
some of the most influential composers of our day. Lichte himself
is an active arranger and composer whose music has been heard across
the United States. As a record producer, Lichte has been at
the helm of eight highly acclaimed Cantus recordings.
Lichte is also an active choral clinician and serves on the board
for the Intercollegiate Male Chorus Association. Lichte graduated
from St. Olaf College with Bachelor of Music degree in music education.
lichte@cantusonline.org |
