Orpheus Vokalensemble

The Orpheus Vokalensemble was founded in 2005 as the professional chamber choir of the Landesmusikakademie Baden-Württemberg. Its members are multi-national, and they all fulfill the highest vocal requirements. Internationally recognized choral conductors are engaged for each assignment, and they exercise lasting influence on the artistic quality of the ensemble. Its model is the legendary Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (New York), whose name it shares. Its artistic aims, in the preparation and performance of works, are to bring the fundamentals of chamber music – personal commitment and mutual respect – to bear on the work of a vocal ensemble. Its members have the right to participate in the choice of repertoire, soloists, conductors and concert programs. This concept offers young singers the opportunity to develop their skills in chamber-music on a professional level. The number of singers depends on the repertoire ranging between 8 and 24 singers that are chosen from a pool. Apart from the ensemble work there is always the possibility to work as a soloist or in very small groups.