AVE MARIS STELLA - Camden, Maine

Ave Maris Stella is a vocal ensemble that performs mostly early works, mostly "a cappella." We perform in a wide variety of languages and styles from English to Latin to Quechua, and from the sacred to the secular and from serious to light-hearted (download our recent program).

Most works are sung by all members, but small-ensembles (duets, trios and the like) are also a specialty. The group strives to bring unusual works to Maine audiences, yet more familiar music by such renowned composers as Byrd, Dufay, Monteverdi, Palestrina, and Josquin is also a large part of the repertoire. We strive to educate our audiences about early music by providing extensive program notes and spoken introductions about the music performed [read more]

Upcoming Performances [view full schedule]:

• Sunday, May 16, 3:00 p.m. A Cappella Springfest Benefit Concert Camden Opera House, Elm St., CamdenAll proceeds will benefit the venerable Camden Opera House. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 day of show, available at the Camden Town Office Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and online: http://www.camdenoperahouse.com/events.cfm

• Sunday, June 27, 4:00 p.m. Friends of Music Concert Series, First Congregational Church of Camden, 55 Elm St. Poetry in Music: The Bard and Other Muses. A variety of repertoire based on the words of selected poets ranging from Petrarch and Shakespeare to Neruda and Teasdale. Tickets: concert is free; donations gratefully accepted to support the series. Reception to follow. For more information, call 236-4821.

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