Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Founded in 1982, Cantemus is well known beyond Cape Ann. This year it will perform for the first time in Gloucester—on Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Church St.
Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, the program ranges from Josquin des Prez and Mendelssohn to contemporary composers Eric Whitacre and Craig Hella Johnson. Some pieces reflect on the grace and beauty of the natural world; some involve animals being personified or used as poetic symbols; and some mimic actual animal sounds!
“We are thrilled to present this expansive program of choral music from the 15th through the 21st century,” says Cantemus’ Artistic Director Jason Iannuzz. “The animal kingdom has provided a deep well of inspiration for poets and composers who have sought to capture their grace and beauty, as well as the seemingly human qualities of our fauna friends.”
For more information about the program and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.cantemus.org/concerts/. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
In addition to the Gloucester concert, performances will also take place in in Beverly on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4 Ocean Street; and in Newburyport on Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 166 High Street.
Good Morning Gloucester 