German Ensemble Calmus Performs at Utah State University
The Calmus Ensemble, a world-renowned choir, comes to Utah State University March 22, from Leipzig, Germany, for a one-night concert featuring various musical styles.
Hosted by the Caine College of the Arts and invited by Craig Jessop, dean of the Caine College of the Arts at USU, Calmus will perform in the USU Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m.
“Calmus’ stylistic variety is nearly limitless,” said Jessop. “Whether it be music of the Gregorian period, Bach, Verdi, contemporary sacred music or the great range of music extending from madrigals to folksongs to rock, these singers from Leipzig are at home in all styles and also add their own personal touch.”
The ensemble, formed in 1999, includes four former members of the St. Thomas Boys’ Choir and Anja Lipfert, a bright and talented soprano, Jessop said.
An active schedule has led the Calmus Ensemble across Germany, as well as to Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, France, Ireland, Finland, Austria, Spain, Portugal and North and South America.
“It’s a true musical privilege to host Calmus here in Logan,” Jessop said.
Tickets are $8 reserved seating and free for USU students with ID. Tickets can be purchased through the Caine College of the Arts Box Office, open weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center, online at arts.usu.edu or by phone at 435-797-1500.
Writer: Courtney Lewis, 435-797-9203, Courtney.lewis@usu.edu
Contact: Denise Albiston, 435-797-1500, denise.albiston@usu.edu
The Calmus Ensemble, a choral ensemble from Germany, performs at Utah State University Tuesday, March 22, 7:30 p.m., USU Performance Hall
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