MPR Artists-in-Residence 2010–2011: Cantus

  • Cantus on-airCantus Live On-Air Archive
    Classical MPR Artists-in-Residence Cantus have taken over the broadcast booth over this year for a series of discussions and music listening. you can listen to the archive online.May 19, 2011
  • Entering the Sky PesherSonic Architecture
    Sonic Architecture -- a collaboration between Classical Minnesota Public Radio and Cantus, Classical MPR's 2010-2011 Artists-in-Residence -- is a sound-based exploration of Minnesota's spaces. MPR cameras and microphones will venture into environments across Minnesota as each one is brought to life by the voices of a world-class vocal ensemble.February 8, 2011
  • Master Class in ElyMaster Class in Ely
    Cantus made a few stops during their Greater Minnesota Tour to work with high school choirs. On the campus of Vermilion Community College Theater, they coached singers from Ely, Babbitt and Tower-Soudan. July 12, 2011
  • Cantus at the Westminster Presbyterian Church
    Minnesota Public Radio was happy to broadcast the annual Christmas With Cantus concert live from Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis Friday, Dec. 17th. Listen to the audio and check out the program here!December 22, 2010
  • 2010-2011 Artists-In-Residence Announcement
    Classical MPR is proud to announce Cantus as the 2010-2011 Artists-In-Residence. Cantus is one of America's finest professional male vocal ensembles committed to performing innovative and engaging musical programs. Their repertoire covers many periods and genres, from Gregorian chant and Renaissance motets to contemporary sacred works and popular music.September 20, 2010

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About Cantus

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MPR Artists-in-Residency 2010-2011 Cantus. (Photo by Rick Spaulding / Courtesy of Cantus)

The nine men of Cantus are Classical Minnesota Public Radio's 2010-11 Artists in Residence. This vocal ensemble is our musical ambassador to Minnesota. Our shared mission is to surprise, delight, and engage audiences with great music on-air, online, and onstage.

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