Cantus Recordings
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Outside
the Box (2009)This live recording was created to capture the fun, sponteneity and energy of Cantus' wildly popular Covers concerts. It includes audience favorites like Björk’s “Unravel,” Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely,” and the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira.” Get up and dance during “Donde Estas Yolanda,” and sit back and completely absorb an a cappella rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
All
is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 (2008)"The singing is absolutely top-notch, and the spoken parts are equally eloquent and moving, and are perfectly juxtaposed with the music."
- Classics Today
The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence comes a silence, then a song. A young German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing Stille Nacht (Silent Night). Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace.
While
You Are Alive (2008)"Cantus sounds terrific in this program of contemporary fare." -Stereophile Magazine
An outstanding contribution to the library of classical male choral repertoire, the album celebrates life through a gorgeous marriage of poetry and music. Music from Steven Sametz, Edie Hill, Timothy C. Takach, Maura Bosch, Eric Whitacre, and Veljo Tormis.
Cantus
(2007)Top Ten Recordings of 2007 (npr)
Cantus’ eponymous recording is the definitive recording of the ensemble, with music from Lee Hoiby, Billy Joel, early 20th century Russian sacred music, Smokey Robinson, and “I Can’t Tarry,” a spiritual with a splash of gospel. The programming keeps you listening from beginning to end, just like a live concert.
There
Lies the Home (2006)“...one of the most irresistible releases in recent memory.”
- American Record Guide
This song cycle, based on man’s journey across the sea, is exciting and heartfelt, features works by Stanford, Tormis, Beach and Sting, and includes the world premiere recording of “A True Heart is Waiting” by Edie Hill.
Live
Vol. 2 (2006)Cantus presents live cuts from the past few years including collaborations with the St. Olaf Choir, guest conductors Dale Warland and Anton Armstrong and Cantus’ 20-member 10th Anniversary alumni choir.
Live
Vol. 1 (2004)Last chance! After August 15, this title will go out of print.
These live tracks from the 03-04 season showcase a mix of a cappella pieces and the collaborations with pianist Charles Kemper. Benjamin Britten follows the 20th c. Psalms of Ascent by Chester Alwes, and pieces by P.D.Q. Bach are the perfect setup for a crazy Finnish Yoik.
Comfort
and Joy: Volume One (2004)“The complexity of the music is fully expressed, the diction is perfect, the emotions alive.” - Gramophone Magazine
Comfort and Joy: Volume One embodies the feeling of Christmas comfort, featuring Gregorian chant and fresh folksong arrangements to modern compositions and traditional carols.
Comfort
and Joy: Volume Two (2005)“These performances and arrangements are as exuberant and dynamic as you will hear from any group.” - Classics Today
Comfort and Joy: Volume Two highlights Cantus’ diverse repertoire and focuses on music from around the world.
Deep
River (2003)“The amazing men of Cantus weave their usual spell, with singing of unimaginable precision, sensitivity and deep emotional power.”
- American Record Guide
Deep River is a treasury of the most beloved African-American spirituals, in both well-known and long-forgotten arrangements of these immortal songs.
...against
the dying of the light (2002)“The performances certainly bring out all of the darkness but also all of the serenity of the texts, and the wonderful music that sets them free.”
- Minnesota Public Radio
This album features rarely heard virtuoso works for male choir by Carl Orff, Jean Sibelius, Samuel Barber, Josquin Des Pres and Claude Debussy.
Let
Your Voice Be Heard (2001)“(a) blend of unusual and familiar repertory...combined with the passion and purity of these voices, puts the disc among the truly special few.”
- Stereophile Magazine
Let Your Voice Be Heard is an eclectic mix of music from all over the world. Familiar favorites alongside exhilarating performances add to the energy and diversity of the program.
Student Recordings
The following recordings were produced during Cantus'
beginnings as a collegiate ensemble.
Introit (1997)Last chance! After August 15, this title will go out of print.
"The young men of Cantus perform choral literature ranging from polyphony and chant to art songs and spirituals. Therefore the Latin 'O Sacrum Convivium' and Tallis' 'If Ye Love Me' reside along a 20th century Gustaffson-composed Kyrie and Gloria, the dissonant intervals heralding the epoch of modernism." -Primarily A Cappella
Tidings
(1998)Last chance! After August 15, this title will go out of print.
"Their holiday disc includes many traditional favorites and an original version of 'Deck the Halls' (5/4 meter, a tour de force and departure in style). The classically trained voices are well-suited to the sacred material. A calming shelter from the Christmas frenzy." -Primarily A Cappella
Vagabond
(1999)Last chance! After August 15, this title will go out of print.
"Contrasting their recordings, Vagabond includes pieces from a much broader spectrum. This recording includes many new pieces written by members of Cantus as well as classic literature. William Dawson's 'In His Care-O' and many other favorites add to the eclectic but exciting program." -Primarily A Cappella
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