Kantos Chamber Choir

Kantos Chamber Choir

Ellie Slorach – Conductor

Kantos make their debut at The Bridgewater Hall with Earth Song. Music and soundscapes will immerse you in a tale of nature’s beauty, of its hideous destruction, and ultimately, of defiance in the face of it all.

A trailblazing vocal ensemble, Kantos perform at the cutting edge of the creative scene. Their voices are a powerful gateway to our past, present and future, unveiling countless emotions, identities, and experiences. The doors to Kantos’ performances are always open to everyone, whether you’re a veteran concertgoer or seeking something new.

Performing music by everyone from 11th Century visionary saints to genre-bending, experimental rock stars, Kantos prides itself on championing contemporary and well-known choral music. Commissioning and premiering new music is integral to Kantos.

Alongside Kantos’ self-promoted performances and tours across the UK, recent highlights include recording for BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship, alongside Manchester-based poet Rachel Mann; and an album release of contemporary Christmas carols for record label Prima Facie.

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Programme

Earth Song

We only see true beauty as it slips away.

Kantos make their debut at The Bridgewater Hall. Music and soundscapes will immerse you in a tale of nature’s beauty, of its hideous destruction, and ultimately, of defiance in the face of it all.

Improvisation on Hildegard von Bingen O viridissima virga
Jonathan Dove In beauty may I walk
Lisa Robertson to tell it like it is
Caroline Shaw and the swallow
arr. Sarah Rimkus Shenandoah
Chris Hutchings Let Them Not Say
John Ireland The Hills
Frank Ticheli Earth Song
Robert Nathaniel Dett‘ Hew Round the Tree
Alberto Grau Kasar mie la gaji

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