Tonight we entertained Cantus, the all male a cappella choir based in Minnesota who are in the area to perform their original show called All is Calm. The powerful performance is based on the true story recalling the remarkable Christmas Truce of WW I – a day when both sides laid down their arms to embrace peace with a cease-fire . Dave and I have seen the staging when we were in Minnesota and it promises to be an amazing experience if you can sneek away to see it tomorrow. It will be performed in acoustically-stunning sanctuary of the Grace Church in San Luis Obispo. They also will be performing at UC Davis, Phoenix, Kansas City and Tulsa between now and Dec. 15.
Dave has been on their board and we have always been big supporters so when we learned they were in the area, we insisted they come for dinner. It was a lovely evening and everyone seemed to enjoy the food and the Per Cazo Cellars wines. Their gift to us was a moving performance of Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas that one of the singers had arranged. Dave and I both were moved to tears by the pure magic of the moment. Nine men singing in perfect pitch in our dining room is something I never will forget. Oh to be that talented.
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Thank you for your lovely hospitality for the singers on tour! The "All is Calm" story is so powerful, but touring is exhausting. I know they loved being at your home and enjoyed the break from chain restaurants.
ReplyDeleteMary Lee
(the lucky new) General Manager,
Cantus