Voces

Slovakia

The VOCES vocal ensemble was founded in 2008 in Košice, Slovakia. Its members are experienced singers from various amateur choirs, having an urge to sing a more sophisticated repertoire, highly emphasizing vocal performance and harmony. They prefer to choose demanding pieces of early music, but at their concerts they regularly perform the latest contemporary pieces as well. In 2011 the group recorded its first album and learned an extraordinary, 6-voice funeral office by Victoria, the master of the Spanish renaissance. Every year, they organise an Advent concert, presenting their new repertoire and inviting guest choirs. In summer, the ensemble gathers for its traditional 3-day vocal training with conductor Hernán Alcalá from Paris, focusing on chiselling the singers’ technique, often with individual rehearsals. Their performance proves that even amateurs, forming a close group of friends, can produce unique harmonies, if led by a professional.