Chanticleer | |
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Choir | |
Origin | San Francisco, California |
Founded | June 27, 1978 |
Genre | Vocal |
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Music director | Tim Keeler[1] |
Headquarters | San Francisco |
Awards |
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Website | www |
Chanticleer (/ˈʃæntɪklir/) is a full-time male classical vocal ensemble based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1978. It is known for its interpretations of Renaissance music, for which they were founded, but also a wide repertoire of jazz, gospel and contemporary classical music. Its name is derived from the "clear singing rooster" in Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.[2] The ensemble has made award-winning recordings.