Ars Nova Copenhagen is a Danish vocal ensemble based in Copenhagen. The ensemble specialises in the interpretation of the polyphonic choral music of the Renaissance and new vocal music.
Ars Nova Copenhagen was founded in 1979 by composer Bo Holten among others.[1][2][3] Holten was the first chief conductor of the ensemble and held the post until 1995. Tamás Vetö succeeded Holten as chief conductor in 1995 and served in the post until 2000. Paul Hillier subsequently became chief conductor of the ensemble in 2003 and stood down from the post in 2023.
In March 2024, the ensemble announced the appointment of Sofi Jeannin as its chief conductor, with immediate effect.[4][5] Jeannin is the first female conductor to be named chief conductor of Ars Nova Copenhagen.
The current roster of singers of the group is: