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.

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