The Choir of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1983 and has been directed by Rolf Beck from its conception. It comprises qualified singers from the various German speaking countries.
The choir's repertoire includes both secular and sacred "a capella" works from the Renaissance to the present day as well as the great works for choir and orchestra which it performs regularly with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra each concert season.
The choir’s primary role has always been its regular participation in the Bamberg Symphony’s subscription concerts. In addition to this the ensemble, which has gained a high reputation beyond the borders of Bamberg and Germany, also tours throughout Germany and internationally. The choir regularly performs at major European festivals such as the Festival de Strasbourg, the Brucknerfest Linz, the International Prague Spring Festival and the Lucerne Festival. International tours have also included visits to Israel, Japan, and South America.
The last seasons saw the Bamberg Symphony and the choir performing works like "Messa da Requiem“ by Verdi or Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 as well as Schubert’s Mass in E-Flat Major, Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Mendelssohn’s “Elias”.
In the 2011/2012 season, the Bamberg Symphony will perform Joseph Haydn’s "The Seasons" under Sir Roger Norrington, Claude Debussy’s "Nocturnes" under Robin Ticciati, Gustav Holst’s "The Planets" under Dennis Russell Davies, and Johannes Brahms’ "Song of Destiny", Karol Szymanowski’s "Stabat mater" and Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem under Rolf Beck.
The collaboration between the Choir and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra has produced a number of recordings and a CD featuring Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection") was released in spring 2010. Furthermore, the performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 and No. 8 were recorded for future release. Both recordings are co-productions of the Bavarian Radio and the Label TUDOR.
Contact the Choir of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra:
Christoph Böhmke
Tel.: +49 (0) 451-38957-22
Mobile: +49 (0) 170-8611250
boehmke(at)chor-der-bamberger-symphoniker.de
Season 2011/2012
These are the 2011/12 season projects featuring the Choir of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Unless otherwise noted, all projects are together with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra.
December 2011
17, 18
Concerts in Bamberg
Joseph Haydn:
The Seasons
- Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington
- Miah Persson, soprano
- Andrew Kennedy, tenor
- Florian Boesch, bass
February 2012
25, 26
Concerts in Bamberg and Erlangen
Gustav Holst:
The Planets (Damenchor)
- Conductor: Dennis Russell Davies
April 2012
21
Concerts in Bamberg
Johannes Brahms:
Nänie
Karol Szymanowski:
Stabat mater
Gabriel Fauré:
Requiem
- Conductor: Rolf Beck
- Simona Šaturová, soprano
- Chiyuki Okamura, soprano
- Kismara Pessatti, alto
- David Wilson-Johnson, baritone