Calmus Ensemble

Driven by innovation, dedication, and friendship, the Leipzig-based Calmus Ensemble has been captivating audiences with stylistically diverse vocal music for more than 25 years. The five singers seamlessly combine works from the Renaissance to the Romantic era with world premieres, and arrangements from pop, jazz, and folk. A defining feature of the ensemble is its distinctive sound culture: rich tonal colors, homogeneity, meticulous attention to detail, and a text-driven interpretation of music. Numerous commissions – including works by Paul Moravec, Mia Makaroff, and Bernd Franke – highlight their commitment to contemporary music. Calmus also dedicates significant effort to nurturing young talent through workshops and jury work, both in Leipzig and internationally, including patronage of Rundfunkjugendchor Wernigerode, the HfM Saar Summer School, and the International Masterclass for Choral Conducting at the Bayerische Musikakademie Marktoberdorf. Recent highlights include concerts at the Elbphilharmonie and Stockholm’s Konserthuset, as well as performing with Sir John Rutter and teaching over 1,500 singers at the Chortag in Mainz Cathedral.