Search - Chicago A Cappella, Conductor: Jonathan Miller :: Shall I Compare Thee? Choral Songs on Shakespeare Texts

The "world class" (Fanfare) nine-voice ensemble Chciago a cappella brings its trademark "wit, imagination, [and] flawless intonation" (Chicago Tribune) to 23 contemporary choral settings of Shakespeare texts -- including ten recorded premieres and three works composed expressly for the group. Making its Cedille Records debut, Chicago a cappella performs artful arrangements that draw from influences ranging from bossa nova and the blues to Renaissance and medieval modes. A fascinating spectrum of styles is heard -- within single works and across the entire program.