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Cantala + New York in 2018

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I never would have dreamed 10 years ago when I founded the Cantala Women’s Choir that I would take my choir to New York city for a musical adventure, but it’s becoming a reality. And to my delight we are going to be singing at Lincoln Center with Eric Whitacre, a composer that I have enjoyed tremendously over the years.

Cantala is celebrating its 10th season next year and we are going to celebrate with Distinguished concerts International of New York (DCINY).  DCINY is a leading concert producer in New York, providing opportunities for singers and instrumentalists to perform in the most prestigious concert halls.

Cantala will be joining DCINY and singers from around the world to share in the honor of singing under the baton of today’s most celebrated choral composer.  Eric Whitacre makes his triumphant return to David Geffen Hall (formerly Avery Fisher Hall), Lincoln Center as part of the Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) Concert series, described by the BBC Music as the “#1 North American Live Event Choice” for classical music.

Eric Whitacre, American composer and composer

Eric Whitacre, American composer and composer

Eric Whitacre has written some of the most beautiful choral music, including Sleep, Lux Aurumque, Water Night and many others. He is a Grammy award winning American composer, conductor and speaker known for his choral, orchestral and wind ensemble music. Over the years he has also created “virtual choirs” on the internet to perform his works.

A picture from the stage for a DCINY concert this past year

A picture from the stage for a DCINY concert this past year

Cantala has performed his beautiful work for women’s voices Five Hebrew Love Songs. His music is lyrical, ethearal, challenging and rewarding. We are looking forward to this opportunity! Cantala will also be presenting her own recital in New York in addition to performing with Eric Whitacre. Come and join us, celebrate our 10th anniversary season!

 

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Cantala: The History

Naming Cantala happened rather spontaneously. My husband googled "choral singing names" and came back to me shortly with “Cantala” meaning “on wings of song”. No more than a moments thought later I made it official. "Cantala" it was.

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That's What I'm Talking about

One can always add another reason to join Cantala. If you already sing in Cantala, then someday, by passion, perseverance, hard work and a little bit of luck, you may get the chance to sing again at Lincoln Centre in New York City, under the direction of one, Eric Whitacre, famous conductor and composer. Guest post by a passionate Cantala choral member.

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A year at a glance

It has been an amazing 10th anniversary season. Let's reflect on our humble beginnings and our recent season and see what we have to look forward to in our 11th season.  

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Transformative Choral Experiences with Cantala

Every year I tell Cantala that they are the closest I’ll ever get to driving a Mercedes Benz but this year I have upgraded them to a Tesla….

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New Beginnings

Cantala Choir and I had our first in person rehearsal in two years in February 2022 and for so many reasons, it feels like a new beginning. For one, as I re enter the world of choral music and choral programming I feel I have many new ideas and perspectives. So consider this: what about changing “hundred of years-old sacred text” to a sacred text that is relevant to our human society today? Radical idea? Read on.

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