Ars Nova Copenhagen was founded in 1979 by composer Bo Holten among others.
[1][2][3] Holten was the first chief conductor of the ensemble and held the post until 1995.
Tamás Vetö succeeded Holten as chief conductor in 1995 and served in the post until 2000.
Paul Hillier subsequently became chief conductor of the ensemble in 2003 and stood down from the post in 2023.
In March 2024, the ensemble announced the appointment of Sofi Jeannin as its chief conductor, with immediate effect.