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Vox Futura is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 2016 in New York City. The group is known for its innovative and dynamic performances, which blend traditional classical music with contemporary styles and techniques. Vox Futura has quickly become one of the most exciting and sought-after classical music ensembles in the United States, and has received critical acclaim for its performances and recordings. The founding members of Vox Futura are soprano Martha Cluver, mezzo-soprano Elisa Sutherland, tenor Christopher Herbert, and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. All four members are accomplished classical musicians in their own right, and have performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras and ensembles in the world. They came together to form Vox Futura with the goal of creating a new kind of classical music ensemble that would push the boundaries of the genre and explore new possibilities for vocal music. Since its founding, Vox Futura has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. The group has also performed at numerous festivals and events, including the Mostly Mozart Festival, the Bard Music Festival, and the Boston Early Music Festival. Vox Futura has collaborated with a wide range of composers and musicians, including Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, jazz pianist and composer Vijay Iyer, and the Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth. One of the highlights of Vox Futura's career was their performance at the 2018 Ojai Music Festival in California. The festival, which is one of the most prestigious classical music events in the United States, invited Vox Futura to perform a program of contemporary vocal music that included works by Caroline Shaw, David Lang, and Ted Hearne. The performance was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, and cemented Vox Futura's reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative classical music ensembles in the country. In addition to their live performances, Vox Futura has also released several critically acclaimed recordings. Their debut album, "The Fifth Century," was released in 2016 and features works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Roomful of Teeth member Caroline Shaw. The album received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance. Vox Futura's second album, "The Crossing," was released in 2018 and features works by a variety of contemporary composers, including David Lang, Ted Hearne, and Gabriel Kahane. Vox Futura has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In addition to their Grammy nomination, the group has been awarded the prestigious Paul R. Judy Center for Applied Research Grant, which supports innovative research and development in the field of music. Vox Futura has also been recognized by the American Composers Forum, the New Music USA, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Despite their success, Vox Futura remains committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music and exploring new possibilities for vocal music. The group continues to collaborate with a wide range of composers and musicians, and is constantly seeking out new and innovative ways to create and perform music.

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