Our Next Season
… Will be announced shortly!
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Hailed by The Baltimore Sun for their “gorgeous tonal balance”, Carmina and Illuminare are sibling ensembles dedicated to bringing the exquisite beauty of early music to the Washington, D.C. community.
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Carmina and Illuminare are pleased to welcome Dr. Mark Helms as our new Artistic Director, beginning in July, 2026!
Carmina, founded in 1998, explores vocal music of the Renaissance through Baroque. Its sister ensemble, Illuminare, focuses on early music for treble voices.
Auditions for the upcoming 2026-27 season will be held in mid August, 2026. Dates will be posted shortly.