CARDUUS INC
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Mission Statement
Carduus is a Boston-based chamber choir that presents vivid performances of rarely heard music of the early and modern eras.
About This Cause
Carduus’ mission is to bring vivid performances of often unheard works, and to introduce lesser performed composers into the canon of unconducted chamber choir repertoire. Since 2016, Carduus has brought top-level performances of early and modern acapella music to Boston audiences. Under Holly’s leadership, they explore journeys and musical soundscapes through their regular season concerts, and connect meaning and purpose between pieces in a way that sheds new light upon the relationship between the obscure and cannon. Hailed by the Boston Musical Intelligencer as “...[expressive and emotional]...” for their performance of music by Ives and Gesualdo, the ensemble has establishing itself as a formidable performing force of early and modern vocal chamber music. Concerts have included music by composers such as Josquin, Ligeti, Tallis, Howells, Victoria, Ives, Gesualdo, Hindman, Dufay, Zelitch, Martin, de la Rue, Messiaen, Moody, Bouque, Stratis, Hiser, and many more. The word "Carduus" means "thistle" in Latin. We feel that it captures our range of musical affects: from beautiful to a little bit edgy. We identify with the fact that it is not expressly religious, but can be tied in with religious concepts very easily. And we enjoy the varied symbolism it has held throughout the ages, how this one symbol has meant different things to different groups of people. Founding members of Carduus met at New England Conservatory, and maintains a relationship with the school. Carduus guest performs in Jordan Hall in collaboration with NEC’s Contemporary Ensemble, "First Mondays" concert series, and as part of the “NEC Opens its Doors” series. They have coached with NEC’s John Heiss, and performed in masterclass with Scott Metcalfe and members of Blue Heron. Holly Druckman is Carduus’ Founder and Artistic Director; its Treasurer is Elijah Botkin, its Secretary is Jacob Hiser, and its Marketing Director is Wei En Chan.