A concert featuring the rich, resplendent polyphony of Renaissance France.
La Fleur de la Renaissance ⚜️
We’re wrapping up our season on May 8 & 9 with La Fleur de la Renaissance, a program of rich, resplendent polyphony from Renaissance France. The concert is shaped around a pastiche mass built from several L’Homme armé settings, interwoven with chansons and motets by Josquin des Prez, Clément Janequin, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, and others.
These towering figures shaped the soundscape of the 15th and early 16th centuries—Josquin, hailed as the “master of the notes,” transformed vocal expression with emotional depth and technical brilliance. Janequin was famous for his descriptive programmatic chansons, with vivid vocal pieces mimicking sounds like birds, street cries, and battles. Sweelinck was known as the “Orpheus of Amsterdam,” bridging Renaissance and Baroque music. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear their sublime compositions brought to life—an evening of exquisite harmony, historic beauty, and musical flowering.
Charles Edward McGuire, PhD, from Oberlin College & Conservatory, will present a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to each performance.
Friday, May 8, 7:30pm, Trinity Cathedral, Cleveland
Saturday, May 9, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, Lorain
Check out this playlist, curated by Artistic Director Gregory Ristow, of the concert’s music! Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Inspired by the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning’s mission of nurturing the creative spark in youth across the NEOhio region, the choir will direct a portion of the pay what you wish ticket donations to them, as their charitable partner for this concert.
The choir is grateful for the grant support provided by the Cleveland Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, The George Gund Foundation, The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation and the Ohio Arts Council, and support by Trinity Cathedral as named Artist in Residence.
Coming Soon
United in Song! CCC at Severance Music Center
CCC has been selected to perform as one of four choirs in the “United in Song!” concert at Severance Music Center on Saturday, May 16, as part of The Cleveland Orchestra’s Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival. The choir will sing a 25 minute set, around themes of unity and courage. We’re incredibly excited to perform on the stage of the Mandel Concert Hall, as part of this afternoon of joyous vocal performances, representing the rich diversity of the Greater Cleveland choral community. Reserve Your FREE Tickets
Saturday, May 16, 1:00-3:00pm, Severance Music Center
Walk On: The Power of Carousel with The Musical Theater Project 🎠
In 1999, Time magazine named Carousel the Best Musical of the 20th century and wrote that Rodgers and Hammerstein “set the standards for the 20th century musical…this show features their most beautiful score and the most skillful and affecting example of their musical storytelling”. The Cleveland Chamber Choir joins The Musical Theater project as soloists and chorus for this docu-concert. Purchase your tickets today.
Sunday, June 14, 3:00pm, Cleveland Museum of Art, Gartner Auditorium
Save the Date: Night at the Cabaret
Don’t miss our annual fundraiser! This event sold out last year, so mark your calendars now, and watch for more information.
Thursday, August 13, BOP STOP
