GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING ENSEMBLE RELEASES NEW RECORDING

“And On Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer Mass” features movements by five contemporary composers

San Francisco, April 27, 2007 – Chanticleer, the 12-man internationally-acclaimed vocal ensemble releases their 30th recording on May 8, 2007. “And On Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer Mass” will be issued by Warner Classics, for whom Chanticleer records exclusively.

This unique project includes the work of five dynamic contemporary composers who each contributed a movement of the mass. Film and television composer Douglas J. Cuomo wrote the Kyrie; Turkish-American Kamran Ince supplied the Gloria; Israeli-born Shulamit Ran supplied the Credo; London-born Ivan Moody wrote the Sanctus; and Irish composer Michael McGlynn wrote the Agnus Dei. The movements are in English, Latin, Hebrew, Gaelic, and Greek, and represent elements of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

The 12-track album also incorporates early music by Gabrieli and Gesualdo, creating a bridge between old and new. “We hope to give 21st century audiences a significant setting that embraces many musical and spiritual impulses,” says Joseph H. Jennings, Chanticleer’s Music Director. Each of the five composers was selected by Jennings for this project.

“And On Earth, Peace” will be performed in concert throughout the Bay Area in May and June, following the World Premiere on April 26, 2007 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Temple of Dendur, in New York City. (see dates and times, over)

Chanticleer has developed a remarkable reputation for its vivid interpretation of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. Chanticleer also has a long history of commissioning new works and supporting contemporary composers.

With its seamless blend of 12 male voices, ranging from countertenor to bass, the ensemble has earned international renown as “an orchestra of voices”. Hailed by The New Yorker as “America’s favorite choral ensemble,” the GRAMMYâ Award-winning group in 2006-07 performs more than 100 concerts across the United States, along with a tour to Europe, and will reach more than 1200 students through their educational programs.

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CHANTICLEER

And On Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer Mass

Available May 8, 2007 on Warner Classics

Da pacem, domine plainsong
Deus, dues meus, respice in me Andrea Gabrieli
Kyrie Douglas J. Cuomo
(Gloria) Everywhere Kamran Ince
O vos omnes Carlo Gesualdo
Aestimatus sum Carlo Gesualdo
Credo/Ani Ma’amin Shulamit Ran
O Salutaris hostia Andrea Gabrieli
Ravenna Sanctus Ivan Moody
Peccantem me quotidie Carlo Gesualdo
Agnus Dei Michael McGlynn
Da pacem, domine plainsong
Total time: 75:05

Price: $15.98 plus shipping and handling

Purchase online at www.chanticleer.org or call 415-252-8589

And On Earth, Peace: A Chanticleer Mass Bay Area concert schedule

May 18, 2007 – 8PM at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco (West Coast Premiere)
May 19, 2007 – 8PM at St. Joseph’s, San Jose
May 20, 2007 – 7PM at First Congregational Church, Berkeley
June 1, 2007 – 8PM at Carmel Mission, Carmel
June 2, 2007 – 8PM at Sherith Israel, San Francisco
June 3, 2007 – 5PM at St. Francis, Sacramento

TICKETS

For tickets, call City Box Office at 415-392-4400 or 800-407-1400 or go to www.chanticleer.org.
All single ticket prices are $44 and $39 for Reserved sections and $25 for General Admission. Students and seniors take $3.00 off.
For group sales of 10 or more, contact Linda Graham at 415-346-7805.