Consensus Vocalis /

a clear sound

Meezing Messiah in Carré

10 December 2023

Orphée et Eurydice

13 April 2024
 - 18 May 2024

About Consensus Vocalis

The professional vocal ensemble Consensus Vocalis gives concerts and performances throughout the country from a solid base in the east of the Netherlands. It has a unique sound that can be recognized in everything: clear, fresh, expressive, intense and full of dedication. From a cappella choral music to symphonic works, from opera to (youth) music theater and from renaissance to contemporary repertoire: Consensus Vocalis is exceptionally versatile.

Béni Csillag

Béni Csillag is artistic director and choirmaster of Consensus Vocalis. Béni: ‘From our first collaboration I feel a genuine connection with this great ensemble. For me, the chorus is defined by the intensity and clarity of the choral sound – by the humanity that it expresses. I feel at home in that and it gives me a wonderful foundation to build on, both musically and in the artistic choices we make together for now and the future.

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Die Zauberflöte 2023
‘So I ask, what is the key to any good performance whether it be concert, play or opera? An audience wants to be taken on a journey, to be shown the magic, quite literally in this case. On this criteria, Nederlandse Reisopera’s production was highly successful.’
Bachtrack
4/5
Die Zauberflöte 2023
‘Alles bij elkaar opgeteld biedt de Reisopera in de pure vorm een solide ‘Zauberflöte’ aan. Bezoekers van de uitvoeringen door heel Nederland hoeven zich niet bekocht te voelen omdat het ‘maar’ een semi-scènische presentatie betreft. De vele open doekjes van het premièrepubliek bevestigden dat.’
Place de l’Opera
Die Zauberflöte 2023
‘Tegen het einde van de avond is het publiek allang vergeten dat het hier gaat om een semi-concertante uitvoering. Wanneer de leden van Consensus Vocalis, in strak zwart-wit gekleed, tijdens het slotkoor de zege van het licht over de duisternis bezingen, ziet het toneelbeeld er eerlijk gezegd niet veel anders uit dan in menig geënsceneerde productie.’
Volkskrant
4/5
Nieuwjaarsconcert Concertgebouw – 2020
‘The members of the NBE, supplemented by Consensus Vocalis and many dozens of singers from very diverse choirs, were spread over three floors on the stage – a wonderfully colorful group that performed ditto music from all over the world.’
Het Parool
Bruid te Koop! – 2022
‘The excellent choir Consensus Vocalis could be followed verbatim, and the fact that the choir members also felt at home in André de Jong’s choreography was a pleasant bonus.’
Trouw
5/5
Bruid te Koop! – 2022
‘Flashy choral scenes ignited by spring fever and strong vocal performances.’
Volkskrant
5/5