Cantores Celestes Women’s Choir

2007-2008 MEMBER PROFILES
 

Auditioned women’s ensemble founded in 1989, presenting thematic programs ranging from classical (von Bingen, Vivaldi, Rossini, Verdi) to Celtic, gospel and bluegrass.
 
 They sing to create musical excellence and joy, and to make a difference in the community, donating thousands of dollars to charities.
 
They have released four CDs, as well as two recordings which will be available in early 2008 to begin the celebrations of their 20th anniversary. They have performed live on CBC Radio, have been featured on a CBC video, three films for the History Channel, and participated in Festival 500 in St. John’s.
 
 Cantores Celestes will be touring the Maritimes in 2008 with a concert planned at the beautiful Imperial Theatre in Saint John.
 
Upcoming concerts: !Espiritu!
 Cantores Celestes and Cassava with Rodrigo Chavez.
An evening of Seasonal Music & Song in the Latin Tradition - Spain to South American...from Medieval to Contemporary.
A $1,000 donation will be made to the charity ‘The Jean Tweed Centre’ (Sat. Dec 1, 8pm) Runnymede United Church;
Sat. April 26, 2008 details TBA
 
 Kelly Galbraith, director
416-236-1522
www.cantorescelestes.com