The tiny Baltic States and surrounding countries have ancient choral traditions that still flourish today. These countries have managed to supply the world with some of the most unique, recognizable and deeply moving choral music ever written. This concert will feature the wildly popular music of Pärt, Górecki and Tormis.

Also on the programme is the music of the Latvian-Canadian composer, Janis Kalnins. Still considered a national hero in Latvia, he is largely forgotten in Canada, despite living here most of his life. Vancouver Cantata Singers is proud to present his exceptional music to Canadian audiences once again.

By Benjamin Britten
May 26, 27, 28 & 30
Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC

Cantata Singers will perform in City Opera’s production of Curlew River. This work is based on the Japanese noh play Sumidagawa (Sumida River) of Juro Motomasa, which will be presented alongside Britten’s work as a “double bill”. More information here: www.cityoperavancouver.com

Rearview Mirror: previous events in our 2009/2010 season

A celebration of five centuries of music from the British Isles
Saturday, October 17 at Ryerson United Church

From late Tudor masterpieces to living composers - an evening celebrating the best of the British Isles. Divine and penetrating liturgical compositions were interspersed with folk song arrangements to create a tapestry of exceptional choral music. Gibbons,  Danny Boy, Delius and many more.  See the program here (pdf)

Our annual blockbuster Christmas Concert!
December 13 at the BellCentre in Surrey and
December 19 at Holy Rosary Cathedral,

A full Holy Rosary Cathedral joined the Vancouver Cantata Singers this holiday season for Christmas music brimming with yuletide joy. Cantata Singers were joined, once again, by the Pacific Ring Handbell Choir.