An innovative approach to choral music, presented in a way that is accessible to a wide audience without creating a sense of distance.
Our mission is to perform the highest quality choral music in a way that is accessible to our audience. We aim to popularize this unique branch of art and increase general interest in the world of choral music.
We strive for a perfect unity of sound while maintaining the individuality of each member. Thanks to the diverse backgrounds of each member, the Vocal Ensemble Affectus creates a truly vibrant musical organism.
Affectus was founded by singing enthusiasts who sought to find a new creative space within the choral music scene so prevalent in Poznań.
Our octet consists of professional choral conductors and experienced choristers. The ensemble's beginnings date back to August 2020. The artistic director is Tomasz Karwański – conductor, composer, and arranger.
We build our repertoire based on works by Renaissance masters as well as contemporary composers. Over the years, the ensemble has performed pieces by, among others: Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk, Paweł Łukaszewski, Andrzej Bielerzewski, and Marek Raczyński.
First rehearsal, formation of the ensemble
First recordings of Christmas carols ("Mizerna Cicha", "Słyszę z Nieba", "Gloria")
Grand Prix of the 6th National Competition of Christmas Carols and Pastorals in Chełmno 2021 and Gold Medal in the vocal ensembles category
Recording of "There will come soft rains"
26 VI
Concert for the 100th anniversary of Professor Stefan Stuligrosz's birth (Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music in Stefan Stuligrosz's name) with the Minimus vocal ensemble
17-20 VII
First vocal workshops in Zakrzewo
20 VII
The first concert of the Vocal Ensemble Affectus – Zakrzewo, St. Mary Magdalene Church
23 X
33rd Jubilee International Festival of Religious Music in Rumia
1st place in the vocal ensembles category (92 points)
Award for the best performance of a religious song in Kashubian ("Ojce" by Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk)
25 XI
Accompanying concert of the Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Ostrów Tumski, Poznań
28 XI
Voice emission workshop – open rehearsal, Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music
Christmas carol concert in Zakrzewo (Dom Polski)
Christmas carol concert at St. Adalbert Church in Poznań as part of the Poznań Christmas Caroling Festival
17 I
Christmas concert at the ZAMEK Culture Centre in Poznań, with Welt Oktett
2 III
"Poznań for Ukraine" concert – performance of Ojce by A. Rocławska-Musiałczyk
13 III
Passion Music performance during the 2nd Sunday of Lent at the Franciscan Church by Bernardyńska Square
4 IV
Lenten concert at St. Adalbert Church in Poznań
11 IV
Recording of "Dobranoc Głowo Święta", music by Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk at St. Michael Archangel Church
2-4 IX
Vocal workshops in Mórków
18-20 XI
Vocal workshops in Mórków
24 XI
Accompanying concert of the Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music at the St. John Vianney Church, Poznań
3-4 XII
6th International Choral Competition CANTU GAUDEAMUS in Białystok
Gold Diploma and 1st place in the adult vocal ensembles category (95.19 points)
Gold Diploma and 1st place in the contemporary music category (94.29 points)
Special award for exceptional sound culture given by the UMFC branch in Białystok
Special award from the unofficial jury (students of choral studies at UMFC in Białystok)
Grand Prix of the entire competition
Winter concert "Raduj się kto może" at VA Gallery in Poznań
Passion music concert "Wczoraj i dziś" at St. Nicholas Basilica in Leszno
19 III
Passion music concert "Wczoraj i dziś" at U Jezuitów Gallery in Poznań
25 III
15th Pomeranian Festival of Lenten Songs in Kielno
1st place, Gold Medal in the vocal ensembles category (99 points)
Grand Prix of the 15th Pomeranian Festival of Lenten Songs
4 IV
Recording of "Krzyżu Święty", music by Andrzej Bielerzewski at U Jezuitów Gallery, Poznań
16 VII
Concert at Stara Wiśniewka during the Summer Chamber Music Festival in Zakrzewo, Musica Sine Finibus
27 VIII
United Arts Festival – Final concert at Domanice Castle
8 IX
Concert at the 3rd ArteFonie Festival – Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland in Wejherowo
9 IX
Concert at St. Bridget Church in Gdańsk
28 X
National Choral Competition at the "Polish Choral Forum Wrocław as the City of Music" – 2023 edition
Gold Diploma (96 points)
Special award for the best performance of a Polish composer's work Ave Maris Stella by Anna Rocławska-Musiałczyk
28 X
Accompanying concert at St. Martin’s Church in Wrocław
Christmas carol concert "Z Wielkiej Radości" at St. Lawrence Church in Zaniemyśl
Christmas carol concert "Z Wielkiej Radości" at U Jezuitów Gallery in Poznań
28 I
Christmas carol concert "Z Wielkiej Radości" at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Poznań
29 VIII
Recording of "Come to me" by Ivo Antognini at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (in summo) in Poznań
1 IX
Concert at Lusów Music Meetings in St. Hedwig and St. James the Apostle Church in Lusów (Moonlight repertoire)
26 X
Concert for the 30th anniversary of Yamaha Music School in Pułtusk, Annunciation Basilica in Pułtusk (Moonlight repertoire)
27 X
"Moonlight" concert in Łódź, St. Peter and Paul Church
25 XI
Accompanying concert at the Grand Prix of Polish Choral Music – St. Hedwig Church, Poznań
6-7 XII
9th edition of the Prof. Józef Świder International Festival Of Music in Cieszyn
Grand Prix of the 9th edition of the Prof. Józef Świder International Festival Of Music
Gold Diploma and 1st place in the Vocal Ensemble category
Gold Diploma and 1st place in the Christmas Carols and Christmas Music category
Gold Diploma in the Sacred Music category
Gold Diploma in the Contemporary Music category
Special award for the most interesting performance of a composer from the Cieszyn Silesia region, "Wiwat, wiwat Boskiej istności" by Katarzyna Danel
Concert of carols “Out of Great Joy” in the Church of St. Francis Seraphim in Poznan - Franciscan Friars' Monastery
