»Chor im Wandel der Zeit – Konzert und Lesung«

In the organizer's words:

The Rundfunkchor looks back on (often enough) an incredible 100 years of singing at this historic location. In the large broadcasting hall of the RBB, the choir's home since its beginnings, we will perform works that have been important cornerstones for the ensemble over the past 100 years and whose composers have transformed fundamental questions of earthly existence into music for the human voice: choral works about becoming and passing away, about human coexistence and - about politics.

After all, the Rundfunkchor is a Berlin choir; and the history of the Rundfunkchor Berlin is closely intertwined with the development of Berlin. Music and art, society and politics intertwine in a fascinating way in view of the history of the Rundfunkchor, which has experienced and endured all stages of war, division and reunification. This includes, especially on this evening, the fascinating intertwining of word and sound art.

We are delighted that the dramaturges Angelika Schmidt and Marcus Peter Tesch will take on the literary organization of the evening and reflect on the history and significance of the Rundfunkchor Berlin with new impulses on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

The concert will be recorded by Deutschlandfunk Kultur and will be available to listen to afterwards.

The Rundfunkchor looks back on an (often) unbelievable 100 years in singing at this historic location. In the RBB's Large Broadcasting Hall, the choir's home since its very beginnings, we will perform works that were important cornerstones for the ensemble in the past 100 years, and whose composers have transformed fundamental questions of our earthly existence into music for the human voice: choral works on becoming and fading away, on human co-existence-and on politics.

After all, the Rundfunkchor is a Berlin institution, and the history of the Rundfunkchor Berlin is closely intertwined with Berlin's development. Music and art, society and politics mesh in a fascinating way in light of the history of the Rundfunkchor, which has been a party to and suffered along with all the phases of war, separation and reunification. Specifically on this evening, this also includes the fascinating intertwining of the arts of poetry and music.

We are delighted that the dramaturges Angelika Schmidt and Marcus Peter Tesch will take over the literary organization of the evening and reflect on the history and significance of the Rundfunkchor Berlin on the occasion of its 100th anniversary with new impulses.

The concert will be recorded by Deutschlandfunk Kultur and will be available to listen to afterwards