Ensemble Vox Cantoris is a classical music ensemble that specializes in choral music. The group was founded in 1996 by conductor Brian Rae, who remains the group's artistic director to this day. The ensemble is based in Toronto, Canada, and is made up of approximately 20 singers. The group's repertoire is primarily focused on sacred music, with a particular emphasis on the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble has also performed works by contemporary composers, including Canadian composer Peter Togni. Ensemble Vox Cantoris has performed extensively throughout Canada and the United States, as well as in Europe. The group has been featured at numerous festivals and concert series, including the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival, the Elora Festival, and the Toronto Early Music Centre's Musically Speaking series. One of the highlights of the ensemble's career was their performance at the 2008 Festival Internacional de Música de Cantonigròs in Spain. The group received critical acclaim for their performance of works by Tomás Luis de Victoria and Francisco Guerrero. Ensemble Vox Cantoris has also been recognized for their recordings. In 2005, the group's recording of Victoria's Officium Defunctorum was nominated for a Juno Award, which is Canada's highest honor for recorded music. The group's recording of Guerrero's Missa Surge Propera was also highly acclaimed. The ensemble's members are all highly trained musicians, many of whom have studied at prestigious institutions such as the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory of Music. The group's singers are known for their precision and clarity of tone, as well as their ability to convey the emotional depth of the music they perform. Ensemble Vox Cantoris has been praised for their commitment to preserving and promoting the choral music of the past, as well as their willingness to explore new and innovative approaches to the genre. The group's performances are known for their beauty, power, and emotional impact, and they have earned a devoted following among classical music enthusiasts around the world.

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