Festival de Lanaudière | Chanticleer : To Polyphony And Beyond

Interview by Alexandre Villemaire
Genres and styles : Choral Music / Classical

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One of the world’s most sought-after vocal ensembles in the world, with over 90 concerts a year, and winner of two Grammy Awards, the Chanticleer Vocal Ensemble’s first visit to the Festival de Lanaudière offers an overview of the choral tradition spanning five centuries, from the Renaissance to the present day. With works by composers ranging from Guillaume de Machaut to Roland de Lassus, Jean Sibelius and Pete Seeger, the singers of this 12-voice a cappella ensemble will present a panorama of vocal polyphony at the Amphithéâtre Fernand-Lindsay on July 13.

PAN M 360’s Alexandre Villemaire spoke to Tim Keeler, the ensemble’s musical director and the architect of this program, which the ensemble’s singers will perform autonomously.

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