“The choir’s intrepid Music Director Daniel Henriks gathered the forces to produce an excellent account of the Oratorio’s first three cantatas. The chorus sounded spectacular under Henrik’s direction.”
Barbara-Rose Shuler, Monterey Herald
Barbara-Rose Shuler, Monterey Herald
I Cantori di Carmel is an auditioned volunteer chorus that seeks excellence in choral performance. Our programs include masterworks of the symphonic choral repertoire as well as lesser-known jewels for chorus.
I Cantori di Carmel (Italian for The Singers of Carmel) has been bringing choral classics to the Monterey Peninsula since 1981. We perform concerts twice annually, in the spring and fall, at the Carmel Mission Basilica and other venues on the Central Coast.
I Cantori di Carmel (Italian for The Singers of Carmel) has been bringing choral classics to the Monterey Peninsula since 1981. We perform concerts twice annually, in the spring and fall, at the Carmel Mission Basilica and other venues on the Central Coast.
Our Music Director
Daniel Henriks
Daniel Henriks has been praised as a versatile, unconventional and passionate conductor and opera singer. He has led performances of major works from the orchestral repertoire, including symphonies by Brahms, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Schubert and Tchaikovsky as well as 20th century masters. His work encompasses choral masterworks of Bach, Brahms, Mozart, Puccini, Beethoven, Kodaly, and Mendelssohn. Henriks’ international career as a dramatic baritone led him to opera houses and concert stages such as the Staatsoper Stuttgart, Oper Köln, Oper Zürich, Theater an der Wien and Concertgebouw Amsterdam. Festival highlights include the Wiener Festwochen, the Mozart Festival La Coruna and several seasons at the Edinburgh Festival. Equally at home on the concert stage, orchestral engagements consist of performances at the Cologne Philharmonic, the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Konzerthaus Dortmund as well as the Norddeutsche Rundfunk. He received his master’s degree from the Juilliard School of Music after completing his studies at the conservatory in Hannover, Germany.
When he is not on stage, he can be found flying small airplanes, hiking the California coast with his dog Bonsai and enjoying a good glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Our Board of Directors
President: Susan Bjerre
Vice President: Lucy Moore
Secretary: Dawn Bikowski
Treasurer: Anthony Bartlett
Publicity: Alexa Dieterle
Operations: Sarah Saxby
Ways and Means: Elizabeth Lyman
Music Director: Daniel Henriks
Vice President: Lucy Moore
Secretary: Dawn Bikowski
Treasurer: Anthony Bartlett
Publicity: Alexa Dieterle
Operations: Sarah Saxby
Ways and Means: Elizabeth Lyman
Music Director: Daniel Henriks
Our Vision
We aspire to cultivate a vibrant and diverse musical family that spans generations, cherishing and preserving the heritage of song, celebrating the power of music to unite and uplift. We aim to enrich lives, foster creativity, and build bridges across communities, ensuring that everyone can find joy and belonging in the transformative experience of choral arts.
Our Mission
Rooted in the joy of music, I Cantori di Carmel aims to nurture and uplift our diverse and multigenerational community of singers fostering artistic growth and personal development. With every performance and educational program, we celebrate the universal language of music, ensuring its transformative power reaches everyone in our community. Central to our mission is supporting young, emerging singers through educational initiatives, ensuring a lasting legacy of musical excellence. With over 40 years of dedication to our community, I Cantori di Carmel contributes to a thriving cultural landscape by inspiring audiences and enriching lives through our commitment to the choral arts.