Cantata Singers of Ottawa: Magnificat: The Canticle of Mary

The Cantata Singers of Ottawa present Magnificat: The Canticle of Mary, an exploration of musical interpretations of Mary’s biblical hymn across centuries of choral tradition.
The program features selections spanning from Renaissance master Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina to Sergei Rachmaninoff and Arvo Pärt, tracing the stylistic evolution of sacred music. Commentary throughout the performance offers historical insight into the composers and the enduring significance of the text.