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repertoire |
THE CANTATA SINGERS was founded in 1964 to prepare and present what was then a long-neglected repertoire—the cantatas of J.S. Bach. Since that time, led by such distinguished music directors as John Harbison, John Ferris, and David Hoose, the group has expanded its repertoire to include works from the seventeenth century to the present day. Winner of the 1995 ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music, the organization is dedicated to challenging programming, including the commissioning of new works.
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Typically four main series programs in NEC's Jordan Hall and two chamber series programs in Longy and/or Roxbury Community College. The 2006-2007 season, "Bach & Forth," features Bach's magnificent Mass in B minor, a retrospective of Cantata Singers commissions by John Harbison and Andrew Imbrie, and a world premiere by Stephen Hartke featuring oboist Peggy Pearson.
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