Claudio Monteverdi wrote nine books of madrigals, from when he was 20 years old to his death in 1643 at the age of 76. These incredible works demonstrate his extraordinary musical genius, his expressive range, and his sheer creativity. They showcase the musical evolution from the Renaissance to Baroque, in the hands of this musical giant.

We congratulate Elizabeth Kennedy Bayer, the winner, from over 300 submissions and 30 countries, of this year's Cambridge Chamber Singers International Composition Competition.

Saturday, May 15 at 8pm
Lindsey Chapel at Emmanuel Church
15 Newbury St., Boston, MA

Sunday, May 16 at 7pm
St. John's Episcopal Church
74 Pleasant St., Arlington, MA

$22 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors
For more information call: 617-521-2075

CCS Performs at the Kennedy Center For MacDowell Centennial

In honor of the MacDowell Colony Centennial and the corresponding exhibit at the Library of Congress (A Place for the Arts), the Cambridge Madrigal Singers (now known as the Cambridge Chamber Singers) presented an a cappella choral concert of 100 years of music by MacDowell Colony composers at the Kennedy Center’s Millenium Stage on July 14, 2007. Click here to view the performance.

About CCS

Cambridge Chamber Singers (CCS, formerly known as Cambridge Madrigal Singers), now in its 29th season, offers exciting and eclectic concert programs to connect audiences in Greater Boston with the best in choral music, from traditional masters to talented new composers.

The group's name was changed from Cambridge Madrigal Singers to Cambridge Chamber Singers at the end of 2007, to better reflect the music that the group performs.

Under Musical Director Dr. Raymond Fahrner, CMS seeks out innovative programming and creative collaborations. CMS sponsors the annual Composition Competition, a popular contest for composers from around the world, and premieres the winning composition each Spring. More...