"Cantilena" turns 25 in 2025!
45 years ago The Cambridge Chorale began performing treble
music for women's voices. The ensemble changed its name to Cantilena in 2000.
We invite you to celebrate the season with us!
Hear Cantilena's Spring 2025 Commission
Mother Songs
Composers Lingbo Ma, Patricia van Ness, and Laura Nevitt present their perspectives of motherhood. Premiered May 10, 2025 by Cantilena.
4 PM | Sunday, December 14, 2025
First Parish of Arlington | 630 Mass Ave. | Arlington MA
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Cantilena is delighted to present a newly commissioned work by our very own Rebecca Sacks as part of our celebration marking 45 years as a treble chorus and 25 years performing as "Cantilena."
8 PM | Friday, May 8, 2026
Trinity Lutheran Church | 73 Lancaster St. | Worcester MA
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8 PM | Saturday, May 9, 2026
First Parish of Arlington | 630 Mass Ave. | Arlington MA
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Cantilena is thrilled to invite the Worcester Chorus Women’s Ensemble to combine forces in this coming spring's joint program featuring Reena Esmail’s I Rise: Women in Song.
Join us in Worcester or Arlington for this special performance on Mothers Day weekend.
Composer Reena Ismail
