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Octarium is a Kansas City-based choral ensemble that strives to inspire, enlighten, and educate audiences through innovative and engaging programming. With their polished choral sonority and the embodiment of eight singers as one voice, Octarium captivates listeners with their stunning artistry and beautiful blending of voices. Through their repertoire, Octarium showcases a diverse range of choral music, including classics of the sacred cannon, eclectic mix of new music, a cappella arrangements of secular songs, and even music originally composed as orchestral symphonies or operatic overtures. With four finely-crafted recordings and a visionary project called Art Local, Octarium continues to push boundaries and support local composers, making a lasting impact on the choral music lexicon.Generated from the website

The Kansas City Chorale, based in Kansas City, MO, is a renowned choral ensemble that captivates audiences with their timeless masterpieces of choral music, including Duruflé's Requiem and J.S. Bach's Sacred Cantatas. With their lush harmonic textures and haunting Gregorian chant melodies, the Chorale offers a transformative experience of solace and hope, performing in beautiful venues such as the Village Presbyterian Church and Grace Holy Trinity Cathedral.Generated from the website