Why Choral Concert Trips to Berlin for Your Ensemble
Welcome to Berlin
Whether you like history, culture, music, nightlife or all of the above, a concert tour of Berlin is an amazing experience for any ensemble.Travel to Berlin and see such famous destinations as the Reichstag (the German Parliament), Brandenburg Gate, and the Berlin Wall. Take in the city’s contemporary skyscrapers, the famous zoo, and many art and history museums.Berlin is noted for its significant influence in the realms of science, technology, commerce, and architecture. Berlin also had incredible influence on the world of music. With seven symphony orchestras, two major concert halls, and a plethora of smaller venues and churches, Berlin is indisputably one of the world’s greatest cities for classical music. Throughout its history, Berlin has been the musical center of northern Germany. Due to this, the city saw the rise of such greats as Richard Strauss, Kurt Weill, and Paul Hindemith. Hence, Berlin continues its rich and varied musical tradition. Experience a music scene ranging from classical to jazz and ska to folk.Performance Opportunities
FRIENDSHIP CONCERT IN BERLIN
Our friendship concerts are a featured experience on our tours and are at the heart of our mission to foster cultural connections through music. We benefit from a vast international network in the choral world built over our thirty years' experience of helping choirs share their music both in the United States and abroad. Your choir will share a venue and a concert program with a host choir from the region. Your singers will have the chance to hear their host choir's repertoire (often showcasing local musical styles) and to share your own repertoire in turn. Fellowship time usually follows the friendship concert, giving both choirs the chance to mingle and enjoy the camaraderie of creating cross-cultural connections through a shared love of music.BERLIN
As capital of Prussia, the First German Empire, the Weimar Republic, and Hitler’s Third Reich, Berlin is a city of immense historical importance. During your visit, you will witness first-hand the grandeur of the Hohenzollern Dynasty, the destruction wrought by full-scale war and division, and the painstaking efforts to construct a unified city in the post-Communist era. Moreover, you will experience a taste of Berlin’s art and music scene—perhaps the liveliest in Europe. Add your own contribution by performing in such magnificent and meaningful places as St. Mary's Church and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.SCHLOSS SANSSOUCI
Schloss Sanssouci, or Sanssouci Palace, was built in 1747 as the summer palace of Frederick the Great, the King of Prussia. It was built as a private residence where the King could relax away from the Berlin court. The palace’s name reflects the King’s desire for a retreat; “Sans souci” is a French phrase meaning “without worry” or “carefree.” The palace is Germany’s major work of Rococo architecture.KAISER WILHELM MEMORIAL CHURCH
The original Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was built in the 1890s. In 1943, it was bombed into ruins by Allied forces. It stands today as a haunting war memorial. The church’s damaged spire has been retained, and the ground floor now serves as a memorial hall. A modern church with magnificent glass mosaics fashioned in the French city of Chartres was built around the remains of the old church in 1961.Sample Itinerary
Here's a recent itinerary we built. Your tour will be customized for your group's size, schedule, and musical goals.