Balthasar Neumann Choir

Formed in Freiburg in 1991 by Thomas Hengelbrock, the Balthasar Neumann Choir is defined by a deep passion for music, the highest artistic quality and an irrepressible joy in singing. With great success, the vocal ensemble repeatedly sets out on musical treasure hunts, surprises with spectacular interpretations, and creates magical moments for an international audience.

Our singers, all of whom are also active as soloists, come together from all over the world to blend their voices into the unique sound of the Balthasar Neumann Choir. Intensive rehearsals and a profound examination of compositions and their creators are just as important as living, eating and travelling together to the various residences in creating the unique quality of our choir, in which each singer can contribute and develop individually.

Alina Godunov
Ulfried Staber
Mirko Ludwig
Andreas Werner
Anna Wierod
Fabian Kelly
Tobias Schlierf
Petra Ehrismann
Anne Bierwirth
Christine Süssmuth
Ralf Ernst
Dorothee Wohlgemuth
Kerstin Dietl
Andrey Akhmetov
Eva Summerer
Wolfgang Frisch
Friedemann Klos
Nino Gmünder
Jane Tiik
Hans Wijers
Christoph Hülsmann
Christian Rathgeber
Anja Bittner
Raimonds Spogis
Thomas Koell
Alice Borciani
Helena Poczykowska
Ute Weitkaemper
Anna Terterjan
Karin Gyllenhammar
Bartek Lossy
Karim-Elias Mayer
Annemei Blessing-Leyhausen
Irina Makarova
Clemence Faber
Hanna Roos
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Insight

Here you can find insights & impressions from our musicians: Starting with Christine, giving an insight on what singing in the Balthasar Neumann Choir means to her.

Artistic Board Choir

Anne Bierwirth / Alto, Germany
Detlef Bratschke / Choir Director, Germany
Jakob Pilgram / Tenor, Switzerland
Dorothee Wohlgemuth / Alto, Germany

Contact

The Balthasar Neumann Choir holds annual auditions for all vocal subjects. You are welcome to apply for this. Please send your application with your CV and audio material (several works from different epochs as a link or audio file) to Jo Pan Jo Holzwarth: