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Cantus Obliquus Nijmegen

"the oldest queer choir of the Netherlands"

We are the oldest mixed rainbow choir in the Netherlands.

With a founding date in 1986, we are the oldest mixed rainbow choir in the Netherlands.

In 1986, Cantus started as an occasional choir in honor of a golden priest’s jubilee of Toon van Heusden, the student pastor who meant a lot to the Nijmegen gay movement.

Artistic team

Nancy Meijer

Director

Nancy was trained at the Conservatory (classical singing and choir conducting), in Estill Voice Training and as a Voice Liberator. She draws from a range of voice and coaching techniques. You no longer see the imaginary boundaries of your voice. You discover possibilities that lie right in front of you.

Tension becomes relaxation. You learn how to bring your inner self out. In this way you give yourself space. Your voice gains impact.

Maikel Versantvoort

Pianist

Maikel plays an important but modest role in our choir. With his experience and love for music, he accompanies our rehearsals and performances with care and attention. His expertise in playing the piano enables us to perform the choir work in the best possible harmony.

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Performed at Various Voices 2023 in Bologna Italy