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Calmus Ensemble

Anja Pöche, soprano
Stefan Kahle, countertenor
Tobias Pöche, tenor
Ludwig Böhme, baritone
Manuel Helmeke, bass

Founded in 1999 in Germany, the Calmus Ensemble is one of the most successful vocal groups in Germany.  This a cappella quintet embodies the rich choral tradition of its hometown of Leipzig, the city so closely associated with Bach and Mendelssohn.  But whether singing music by those German masters or other works in its diverse repertoire, Calmus captivates both audiences and critics with its charming stage presence, flawless technique and entertaining presentation.  All graduates of Leipzig‘s renowned St. Thomas Church Choir School, Calmus offers the unique combination of a pure soprano voice with four male voices ranging from bass to countertenor.  These five Leipzig musicians have won a whole string of international prizes and competitions, including the ECHO Klassik and Supersonic Award, and the reach of their activities is constantly expanding, taking them throughout Europe as well as to North and South America.  In 2010 the quintet made its debut at Carnegie Hall, New York.