In September, 1981, several members of the Carmel Bach Festival Chorus met to discuss the idea of forming an independent choral group on the Monterey Peninsula. From the beginning, the emphasis was on gathering together quality singers who would be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in choral performance. I Cantori di Carmel (“the Singers of Carmel”) is a volunteer chorus of auditioned singers that seeks excellence in choral performance. Our programs include major choral works as well as lesser-known jewels of the choral repertoire.
I Cantori di Carmel at the Carmel Mission Basilica, with Dr. Sal Ferrantelli and Pianist Pauline Troia.
Due to coronavirus concerns, we regret that we will not be able to present our May 2020 concerts as planned. We plan to restart our programs in Fall 2020, safety permitting. The Music Director position is in transition. Please watch this space for updates!VOCI a cappellaVOCI a cappella is a small vocal ensemble and the fund-raising arm of I Cantori. The group is available to sing at weddings, community events, private parties-indoors and outdoors, with or without accompaniment.
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Donations are welcome!
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Would you like to sing with I Cantori di Carmel? To schedule an audition, please call 831-644-8012.
I Cantori di Carmel is supported in part by a grant from the Arts Council for Monterey County through funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and the Community Foundation of Monterey County.
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The members of I Cantori di Carmel gratefully acknowledge our 37-year affiliation with Monterey Peninsula College.
Monterey County Weekly Community Fund
Community Foundation for Monterey County 
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REVIEWS
“I Cantori di Carmel does more than achieve high standards and real artistic success. It inspires."
Scott MacClelland, The Monterey Herald
Scott MacClelland, The Monterey Herald
Recent concert reviews
December 7 and 8, 2019:
Our concerts featured music for choir and brass ensemble, including John Rutter's joyous "Gloria".
>> Read a review from Peninsula Reviews
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Our concerts featured music for choir and brass ensemble, including John Rutter's joyous "Gloria".
>> Read a review from Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review from Performing Arts Monterey Bay
May 4 and 5 2019:
Our featured work was the west coast premiere of the musical book of poems "Pushkin Garland" by Georgy Sviridov
>> Read a review in Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
Our featured work was the west coast premiere of the musical book of poems "Pushkin Garland" by Georgy Sviridov
>> Read a review in Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
December 8 and 9, 2018:
Our concerts featured the California premiere of conductor Cyril Deaconoff's Cantata, "Canticles of Love, Despair, and Hope" with soloists and orchestra.
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
>> Read a review in Peninsula Reviews
Our concerts featured the California premiere of conductor Cyril Deaconoff's Cantata, "Canticles of Love, Despair, and Hope" with soloists and orchestra.
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
>> Read a review in Peninsula Reviews
May 5 and 6, 2018:
"I Cantori di Carmel ... delivered a delightful tapestry of choral music throughout the centuries. ...the choir sang with a great deal of expression, and even though a wide variety of styles was presented the choir members seemed at home in every one."
>> Read review of the concert in Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
December 2-3, 2017:
"This was an evening of delectably delicious music offerings beautifully executed."
>> Read full review of the concert in Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
>> Read more about Tom Lehmkuhl in Peninsula Reviews
"I Cantori di Carmel ... delivered a delightful tapestry of choral music throughout the centuries. ...the choir sang with a great deal of expression, and even though a wide variety of styles was presented the choir members seemed at home in every one."
>> Read review of the concert in Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
December 2-3, 2017:
"This was an evening of delectably delicious music offerings beautifully executed."
>> Read full review of the concert in Peninsula Reviews
>> Read a review in Performing Arts Monterey Bay
>> Read more about Tom Lehmkuhl in Peninsula Reviews
“The real star of the evening was the chorus. They sang with an intensity, precision and abandon which made the spirits soar. As I watched the many faces of the chorus members, I wondered who these people were, what they did for a living and how they came by the skill which they displayed so magnificently during this joyous evening. Bravo to the chorus!”
Lyn Bronson, Peninsula Reviews
Lyn Bronson, Peninsula Reviews
Spring 2017 concert: Peninsula Reviews
Winter 2016 concert: Peninsula Reviews
Spring 2016 concert: Performing Arts Monterey Bay
Winter 2015 concert: Peninsula Reviews
Spring 2014 Concert: http://performingartsmontereybay.com/i-cantori-di-carmel/
Additional reviews can be found here: http://www.salferrantelli.com/press-reviews.html
Winter 2016 concert: Peninsula Reviews
Spring 2016 concert: Performing Arts Monterey Bay
Winter 2015 concert: Peninsula Reviews
Spring 2014 Concert: http://performingartsmontereybay.com/i-cantori-di-carmel/
Additional reviews can be found here: http://www.salferrantelli.com/press-reviews.html