Victoria Scholars Men's Choral Ensemble

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The Victoria Scholars Men's Choral Ensemble, founded in 1993 by graduates of Toronto’s St. Michael’s Choir School, takes its name from Tomás Luis de Victoria, an outstanding Spanish composer of the Renaissance whose music is renowned for its deep spirituality and emotional expressiveness. The essence of the Scholars’ music is an emphasis on the clarity and balance of sound so characteristic of Renaissance music, which the ensemble presents through the unique sonority of male voices, and applies to a repertoire encompassing works from various eras; contemporary pieces in a variety of styles; and newly commissioned works.

Past winners of the Canada Council Healey Willan Grand Prize in the CBC Radio National Competition for Amateur Choirs, the Ensemble has completed successful tours nationally and internationally, made appearances as special guest with other artists and performing arts organizations from Toronto and abroad, and has produced its own five widely acclaimed recordings, including John Edward Ronan‘s Tenebrae.

Under the musical direction of Dr. Jerzy Cichocki, the Victoria Scholars present a 2-3 concert series annually in Toronto. Please refer to our website for concert and appearance dates.