Collegium Vocale was founded in 1970, one of the top choirs, mainly (but not exclusively) in the interpretation of the vocal work of J.S. Bach. Collegium Vocale is based in Ghent (Belgium) and was founded, and still directed by Philippe Herreweghe.
In 2011, although many other music groups and soloists (classical, jazz and pop groups), including the Metropolitan Opera, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber, Collegium Vocale Ghent cancelled their planned concerts in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami.