Les Voix Baroques

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Les Voix Baroques is a Canadian vocal ensemble specializing in early music. [1] The ensemble was founded in 1999 by Matthew White (countertenor), Chloe Meyers (violinist) and Amanda Keesmaat (harpsichordist). [2] [3]

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