Kantorei
Kantorei is a Denver-based, choral ensemble comprised of volunteer singers under the direction of Artistic Director Joel M. Rinsema.
Kantorei’s choral artists have studied at schools with strong music programs across the United States and reside throughout the greater Denver area.
Kantorei frequently performs at major choral conventions across the U.S., has toured around the world, and works with composers and conductors of international renown. Kantorei has sung under the batons of René Clausen, Simon Carrington, Eric Whitacre, Karen Kennedy, and Anton Armstrong.
Kantorei has commissioned and premiered new choral works from renowned composers including Kim André Arnesen, Eric William Barnum, Abbie Betinis, René Clausen, Ola Gjeilo, Jocelyn Hagen, Sarah Quartel, Jake Runestad, Joshua Shank, and Eric Whitacre, and Christopher Tin.
Kantorei’s mission is “to elevate the human experience through choral excellence.”
Behind the Music - Kantorei & The Cherry Creek High School Meistersingers
5 Questions for Christopher Tin
Kantorei (Denver, CO USA) Heinrich Schütz -MUSIKALISCHE EXEQUIEN
Kantorei at the Holidays: Carols & Lullabies (RMPBS Feature)
Kantorei presents "Journey to Freedom" with M. Roger Holland, II and The Spirituals Project Choir
What Makes Kantorei Successful?
Charles Anthony Silvestri Discusses His Experience with The Sacred Veil
Covid and Singing presentation with Dr. Alex Menter
Roger Holland and Joel Rinsema discuss "Journey to Freedom" concerts May 21, 22, 2022
"El Último Hilo" (The Last Thread) by Jake Runestad. Poetry by Humberto Ak'abal -Kantorei & Vocalis
Prayer for Ukraine (Kantorei, Denver, CO, USA)
Telegram -Jennifer Higdon (Kantorei, Denver, CO USA)
Message from Joel Rinsema, Managing Artistic Director
Kantorei (Denver, CO) presents "Vox Femina" a celebration of contemporary women composers.
Jean Belmont Ford -IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE
Guatevision story on "El Último Hilo" feat. Jake Runestad, Kantorei and Vocalis
Jake Runestad 2021-22 Season Promo
arr. Davis -HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?
How Can I Keep From Singing? -a Kantorei virtual recital
Kantorei in Recital: Arias & Art Songs
Kim André Arnesen -EVEN WHEN HE IS SILENT
Frank Ticheli -THERE WILL BE REST
Jake Runestad -LET MY LOVE BE HEARD
Jake Runestad and Joel Rinsema Interview -August 2020 "Sing, Wearing the Sky" Naxos 8.559892
All This Joy -featuring the music of Mark Hayes, Kantorei, Denver, CO