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All is Calm beautifully wraps a long, terrible time in a small touching package. Cantus was superb, as always, and the actors created clear images of soldiers of all kinds struggling to make sense of war. The hour evaporated!
We are So happy we bought tickets to All Is Calm. We didn't know what to expect and it couldn't have been better! I wish I had purchased this CD.
This production was a gem and I hope they keep it alive for years to come. If so, I'll be there. Seats weren't all that bad but the experience was somewhat marred by a loud-mouth jerk who not only talked too much during the performance, but also repeatedly made overly conspicuous Hail Mary gestures as if he were in Mass. I have no problems with expressions of religious faith, but it was obnoxious. His foul mouth only made it all the more ridiculous.
We thoroughly enjoyed this performance. We did not know what to expect and were pleasantly surprised that the story was presented via song for the most part. Cantus did a wonderful job of interpreting the real message of the story and the beautiful vocals enhanced the narrative in my opinion.
Awesome, the true meaning of Christmas. I have heard of this 1914 event that took place during WWI. My beloved asked me to attend with her, I had no idea what to expect. I found this musical not only moving, but in all honesty it brought out the true meaning of Christmas that still lives within me. Love, Courage, Peace, and Forgivness.
The simple set helps to showcase the amazing performances! I LOVED this show!!
Loved the austere, but meaningful set and lighting. Cantus provided the perfect musical vehicle for the production. You felt as though you were in the moment 12-14-14
My only negative for this production was that it was too short! We spent more time trying to find parking and walking to the theatre than we did watching the show. The sound of Cantus is absolute perfection!!! I wanted to hear more.
Absolutely one of the most powerful and moving performances I have ever attended - Cantus is an amazingly talented vocal ensemble - perfect blending of voices in all aspects. The story was told in a simple but powerful manner by the actors. A brilliant pairing of the music and the spoken dialogue. This will be a new Christmas tradition for us if it is brought back - which it should be.
Cantus is most excellent to watch. Play was thoroughly enjoyable, except a bit short - only ran an hour and ten minutes. Pantages is a good venue.
In one respect, this is a fairly minimalist depiction of the Christmas truce of 1914. All it is is songs, and quotes from those who were there - memoirs, diary entries, letters, even gravestone inscriptions. But it's enough, and more than enough. The voices of Cantus are astounding, the songs will break your heart, and the eyewitness accounts bring to vivid life the tale of human decency in the worst of times. History doesn't often correspond to our ideas about what makes a good story; there are rarely heroes or villains or resolutions, but the First World War (which continued for almost four years after Christmas 1914) is as close to tragedy as it gets. Go see this play. So Abram rose, and clave the wood, and went, And took the fire with him, and a knife. And as they sojourned both of them together, Isaac the first-born spake and said, My Father, Behold the preparations, fire and iron, But where the lamb for this burnt-offering? Then Abram bound the youth with belts and straps, and builded parapets and trenches there, And stretchèd forth the knife to slay his son. When lo! an angel called him out of heaven, Saying, Lay not thy hand upon the lad, Neither do anything to him. Behold, A ram, caught in a thicket by its horns; Offer the Ram of Pride instead of him. But the old man would not so, but slew his son, And half the seed of Europe, one by one. Wilfred Owen
The story was so moving! If the little people ruled the earth, maybe there would be no more wars. The Cantus group is wonderful - their singing voices so glorious. What a wonderful prelude to a peaceful Christmas! We were so glad we went.
Cantus is an outstanding ensemble and they always give a superb performance.
phenomenal show & voices. we'll definitely go back next year...and bring MORE friends!
Very nice interplay between the actors and the Cantus chorus. Their voices and close harmony were very moving.
We saw this production two years ago and enjoyed it even more as we knew what to except. The music by Cantus and the story are so moving, it is my favorite Christmas activity.
This is amazing! Inspiring but sad as well. Tthe Peace of Christmas, experienced in the middle of war. It is a simple but profound presentation.
A very simple and powerful performance. Amazing story beautifully told. Put it on your Xmas "to do" list. Cheers!
Went knowing the story but was amazed at the emotion is brought. It was truly unimaginable That the fighting would stop so everyone could stop and think of the reason for Christmas! We are so different but so the same.
This is my third year seeing the show and I enjoyed it again as much as the first time. I'm a huge Cantus fan and I never miss this and the pops show in the spring. The twin cites has such a treasure in Cantus. Don't miss them.