Prishtina · 2026
The vocisXultra Foundation is established
A new independent cultural institution for vocal music, with long-term ambitions for Kosovo and Europe.
Voicesfrom beyond.
An independent non-profit foundation devoted to artistic excellence in vocal music — and to the conviction that the human voice can carry further than the ordinary.
Founded 2026 · Prishtina, Kosovo
We exist to bring singers, conductors, composers and audiences together through the universal language of music.
Founded in 2026 in Prishtina, we are guided by deep respect for the traditions of choral literature and an openness to contemporary expression.
Exceptional performances are not created by technical precision alone, but by curiosity, dedication, and a shared passion.
News
Ensemble · 2026
The Vocal Ensemble takes shape
Singers are joining the choir's founding roster. Interested voices are warmly invited to write to us.
Season · in preparation
A first concert season is being prepared
Carefully curated journeys through six centuries of vocal music. Announcements follow here.
The Vocal Ensemble
The artistic heart of the Foundation.
A chamber choir founded in 2026 in Prishtina, dedicated to the highest standards of vocal performance across the choral repertoire. Every rehearsal is an opportunity for discovery; every performance, a dialogue between composer, performer and audience.
Artistic Identity
- Excellence
- Not perfection alone, but the continuous pursuit of refinement.
- Authenticity
- Interpretations faithful to the composer, speaking naturally to audiences today.
- Collaboration
- Great choral singing is founded on trust. The strength of the choir lies in the collective.
“Music should never become a museum piece. It should remain alive.”
The human voice is the oldest and most personal of instruments. The ensemble treats every composition as a living work of art, inviting audiences to encounter music in the present.
Artistic Direction
Emanuel Mates
Founder & Artistic Director
Under his leadership the ensemble combines rigorous preparation with expressive performance, encouraging singers to develop both technical confidence and artistic sensitivity.
Membership
Membership is based on musical ability, vocal quality, reliability, and the willingness to contribute to a disciplined rehearsal process.
The ensemble continues to welcome new voices.
The Singers
Margjelë Krasniqi
Alto
Rite Hyseni
Alto
Vlera Firza
Alto
Erleta Elezkurtaj
Alto
Margarita Berisha
Alto
Magdalena Sedaj
Alto
Atlantik Syla
Tenor
Edison Qyqalla
Tenor
Emanuel Gjergji
Tenor
Auron Deva
Tenor
Leon Ndou
Bass
Ardit Hasani
Bass
Artan Quni
Bass
Taulant Lleshi
Bass
Mikel Berisha
Bass
The Foundation
An institution built slowly, deliberately, and for the long term.
An independent, non-profit cultural organisation promoting artistic excellence in vocal music through performance, education, research and collaboration. It provides the institutional home for the vocisXultra Vocal Ensemble, and supports work that reaches beyond the concert stage.
Our Mission
To promote artistic excellence in vocal music while fostering education, cultural dialogue and international collaboration — building environments where musicians learn, collaborate and grow.
Our Vision
To become one of the leading centres for vocal music in Kosovo, and a respected partner within the European cultural community.
Our Values
- Artistic Excellence
- The highest standards of preparation and performance, through discipline and continuous development.
- Integrity
- Honesty, transparency, and respect for artistic authenticity.
- Collaboration
- Meaningful work is built between musicians, institutions, educators and audiences.
- Education
- Support for artistic development at every stage of a musician's journey.
- Cultural Dialogue
- Music crosses borders. Collaboration builds understanding.
- Innovation
- Respect for tradition, openness to new ideas and contemporary repertoire.
Management
A multidisciplinary team behind the artistic and organisational work.
Emanuel Mates
Founder & Artistic Director
Sets the artistic direction of the Foundation and the Ensemble — repertoire, programming and collaborations.
Kristijan Ramaj
Legal Affairs
Oversees the Foundation's legal structure and governance.
Arta Jashari
Public Relations
Handles press, partnerships and how the Foundation speaks in public.
Repertoire
Six centuries of vocal music — from renaissance polyphony to works written this year.
Renaissance
1400–1600
The foundation of Western choral music, sung with stylistic clarity and historically informed interpretation.
Palestrina · Victoria · Byrd · di Lasso · Josquin · Tallis
Baroque
1600–1750
Expressive depth and architectural beauty, often with period or modern instrumental ensembles.
Bach · Schütz · Monteverdi · Buxtehude · Handel · Charpentier
Classical
1750–1820
Clarity, balance and elegance.
Mozart · J. Haydn · Beethoven · M. Haydn
Romantic
1820–1900
The emotional and harmonic possibilities of the human voice, expanded.
Mendelssohn · Brahms · Bruckner · Fauré · Stanford · Rheinberger
Twentieth Century
1900–2000
Extraordinary diversity of musical language.
Poulenc · Duruflé · Kodály · Bárdos · Pärt · Britten · Nystedt · Lauridsen
Contemporary
Today
Performing newly written music and collaborating directly with its composers.
Sacred & Secular
The repertoire embraces both traditions — sacred music, among the richest in Western musical history, and secular works exploring poetry, folklore and contemporary themes.
Performance Activities
- Independent concert productions
- Festival appearances
- Performances with orchestra
- Chamber music collaborations
- Educational concerts
- International exchange projects
- Recording projects
- Commissioning of new works
Events
Each programme is conceived as a curated artistic experience — a shared musical narrative that respects the context of every work performed.
Upcoming
The first season is being written.
Dates and programmes appear here as the inaugural season takes shape.
Past concerts
The archive is taking shape.
Concerts and collaborations will be shared here as the archive grows.