Chicago Choral Artists (Chamber Choir)

Founded: 1975 - Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chicago Choral Artists (= CCA) is an ensemble of dedicated musicians that has been presenting innovative music making to Chicago audiences for over 40 years. CCA continually seeks to present excellent interpretations of engaging repertoire, creating a vibrant thread of music which connects the director, the singers and the audience. CCA programs often feature new commissions and music of indigenous cultures in tandem with fresh interpretations of classic masterworks.

Founded in 1975 as the James Chorale, Chicago Choral Artists has enjoyed many performances here and abroad including programs and interviews on NPR, WBEZ, WFMT, WNIB, and ABC TV. “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” was named one of the best holiday recordings of 1998 by John von Rhein of the Chicago Tribune and also received a glowing review in Fanfare magazine. “Polished elegance. . . atmospheric performance. . . (they) stand out from the crowd.” – Lawrence Johnson, Chicago Tribune. The Artistc Director since 2014 is Michael D. Costello.

Members of Cappella Amsterdam:

Sopranos

Mezzo-sopranos/Altos

Tenors

Basses

Dana Brown
Ingrid Burrichter
Mandy Cengiz
Tracey Lynne Furling
Amanda Kohl
Marybeth Kurnat
Iva Murray
Elizabeth Shuman
Erin Singer
Ngaire Whiteside-Bull

Elaine Bennington
Allison Deady
Jeanne Fornari
Gaye Klopack
Colleen Sahlas
Karina Stribley
Helen VanWyck
Debby Wilder

Kyle Cothern
Michael Grider
Thomas Heise
Justin Martin
Paul Reineck
John Slauson

Mark Allen
Douglas Anderson
Andrew Barrett
David John Hailey
Jay Jingst
Jess Koehn
Antonio Quaranta
Greg Rohlfing
Benjamin Ross
Errol Shaw

Sources:
Chicago Choral Artists
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (September 2020)

Michael D. Costello: Short Biography | Ensembles: Bach Cantata Vespers Chorus & Orchestra | Chicago Choral Artists
Bach Discography: Recordings of Vocal Works | Recordings from Bach Cantata Series: 53rd Season 2023-2024
Bach Cantata Series: Grace Lutheran Church: Bach Cantata Vespers

Links to other Sites

Chicago Choral Artists (Offcial Website)