Stuttgarter Oratorienchor e.V.

175 … 60 … 25 years! With 175 years, the traditional ensemble of the state capital of Baden-Württemberg is actually the longest-serving concert choir, which since its founding in 1847 has devoted itself essentially to oratorical literature and still very vital. For its big anniversary concert in the Beethoven Hall of the Liederhalle, Haydn’s classic “The Creation” was once again on the program. Enrico Trummer, musical director of the choir for more than 25 years, had invited two partner choirs from Stuttgart’s twin cities Brno and Strasbourg for this special occasion: With the “Brno Philharmonic Choir” and the “Choeur de Read more…

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Truly impressive! With the founding of an interdenominational, civic choir in 1847, the foundation was laid in Stuttgart for a musical movement that continues to have an impact to this day. For many years since the founding of the choir, oratorical performances of classical, as well as – at that time contemporary – works by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Bruckner, etc., were the focus of the “Verein für klassische Kirchenmusik”. Interested and music-loving educated citizens listened to the regular Stuttgart performances and thus became acquainted with the latest oratorical creations of their time. These were almost “cult events” that music enthusiasts simply Read more…