Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Choral

 

Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1996 in the city of Prague, Czech Republic. The group is known for its exceptional performances of sacred music, particularly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble was founded by its current artistic director, Pavel Horák, who is also a renowned conductor and musicologist. Horák had a vision of creating a group that would specialize in the performance of sacred music, with a particular focus on the works of Czech composers. The group's name, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino, is Latin for "School of Singers Singing to the Lord." This name reflects the ensemble's commitment to performing music that is both beautiful and spiritually uplifting. The ensemble is made up of a core group of around 20 singers, all of whom are highly trained and experienced musicians. Many of the members have backgrounds in choral singing and have performed with other prestigious ensembles in the past. Over the years, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino has become known for its exceptional performances of sacred music. The group has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and churches in Europe, including St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Royal Chapel in Versailles, and the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was its performance at the 2005 Prague Spring International Music Festival. The group performed a program of works by Czech composers, including Jan Dismas Zelenka and Antonín Dvořák, to critical acclaim. In addition to its live performances, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino has also released several recordings. The group's debut album, "Sacred Music from Bohemia," was released in 2000 and features works by Czech composers such as Jan Zach and Jan Křtitel Vaňhal. The ensemble has also recorded albums of music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2002, the group was awarded the prestigious Czech Music Council Prize for its contributions to the promotion of Czech music. The ensemble has also been recognized for its exceptional performances of Baroque music, receiving the Baroque Music Prize from the Czech Music Fund in 2007. Despite its many achievements, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino remains committed to its mission of performing beautiful and spiritually uplifting music. The group continues to inspire audiences around the world with its exceptional performances of sacred music.

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