About us

Tomas Votava Chamber Choir was founded in 2000 in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Present singers of the ensemble represented there Prague, one of nine European culture cities of 2000, in Voices of Europe international choral project. The Czech group of Voices of Europe decided to found their own chamber choir under Tomas Votava's direction after their homecoming to Prague. Tomas Votava Chamber Choir was originally a vocal octet, since 2004 a quintet. Since 2006 the choir consists of four singers (SATB). Therefore the appelation Choir in the name of the ensemble reflects mainly his history and tradition. Despite scanty tradition of micro-chamber vocal ensembles in the Czech Republic, Tomas Votava Chamber Choir won the hearts of the audience and respect of professionals.

Quartet's repertoire is composed of polyphonic vocal works from Renaissance untill contemporary music, with accent on compositions of 19th, 20th and 21st century. In Czech music Tomas Votava Chamber Choir contributed to resuscitation choir works of J. B. Foerster, which pursues since 50th anniversary of Foerster's decease in 2001.

Ensemble's artistic activities were aworded prizes in several international contests of choirs.

The quartet performs mostly solo, but also with accompaniment alongside renowned instrumentalists and ensembles. Since its beginnings until now organizes several times a year, his solo concerts in Prague.

Tomas Votava Chamber Choir performs also in abroad and represented Prague in several years of international choral workshop EuroChor.