Cantus looks upward for inspiration with ‘One Giant Leap’ concert streaming until April 7

Called an “exquisite feel-good chorus” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, vocal ensemble Cantus returns to Penn State, virtually, with the performance “One Giant Leap.” Watch the free event until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7.

Find more information about the virtual concert. 

Contributions from the members of the Center for the Performing Arts and a grant from the University Park Student Fee Board help make the program free of charge.

The program is part of the Center for the Performing Arts 2020–2021 “Up Close and Virtual” season.

Cantus looked to the night sky to shape “One Giant Leap,” which the acclaimed men’s chorus toured in 2019–20 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This recording of the program is inspired by the mission that put two American men on the moon, with a program including “Flucht” by Franz Schubert; “Stars” by Ériks Ešenvalds; “Silver Deity of Secret Night” by Catherine Dalton; and “Beyond” by Cantus bass Chris Foss.

The Center for the Performing Arts presented the Minneapolis-based ensemble in 2014 for the performance of “A Place for Us,” and in 2018 with “Alone Together,” which featured the world premiere of “You” by Libby Larsen.

Watch a trailer for the ensemble’s “One Giant Leap” program. 

Geisinger and Northwest provide support for virtual presentations by the Center for the Performing Arts.

Find details about forthcoming “Up Close and Virtual” events.