July 1 – 4, 2027 | Philharmonie Berlin
Johannes Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem
A work of consolation – not for the dead, but for the living. In A German Requiem, Johannes Brahms gives voice to those left behind: searching, questioning, and, ultimately, finding solace.
An Encounter with Stefan Zweig
In the Grand Hall of the Berlin Philharmonie, two extremes of human experience converge: the solitude of the individual and the strength of the collective. As hundreds of singers come together to form a shared sound, Stefan Zweig’s words from Sternstunden der Menschheit draw us into the profound isolation of the polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott – into those final hours in which, facing death, a human being gives expression to what is most essential.
Out of this solitude emerge Scott’s letters – not as farewells alone, but as powerful affirmations of connection: to loved ones, to companions, to humanity. What is distilled in the individual voice finds its resonance in the choir.
This project unfolds as a space between individual and collective experience – between a single voice and a shared response.
From the series “Sternstunden der Menschheit”
with Nicolas Fink at the Berlin Philharmonie
Would you like to sing with us?
The project is open to singers who register individually as well as to choirs and ensembles that can participate as a complete ensemble or as part of an ensemble.
Registrations are now open.
Read more and join us today!
What do we sing?
Johannes Brahms: Ein Deutsches Requiem
Op. 45
(Edition Peters EP 3672, ISMN 9790014017552)
Scores are available in our webshop or in music stores.
Participating choirs and ensembles also have the opportunity to present their own repertoire in various concerts during the project.
Who will lead the project?
The project is led by Nicolas Fink, a.o. Choir Director of the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Choir and Artistic Director of the Schweizer Jugendchor.
Where will rehearsals and concerts take place?
The final rehearsal and concert will be held in the beautiful Philharmonie Berlin and will be part of the official program of the Philharmonie.
The locations for the other rehearsals will be announced soon.
What costs are involved?
The participation fee for the festival is 120 EUR per participant.
Non-performing accompanying persons are offered a reduced participation fee of 55 EUR per person, which includes access to all rehearsals and tickets in the best category for the concerts, including the performance at the Berlin Philharmonie.
Accompanying persons, friends, and fans who only wish to attend the concerts can purchase tickets in our webshop.
Where can I find accommodation?
For this project, we will select several hotels near the Philharmonie Berlin that offer special rates for participants. You will find the link with the offers here.
Johannes Brahms “Ein Deutsches Requiem”
A spectacular choral experience at the Philharmonie Berlin
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Project Schedule
July 1, 2027
Choir & Piano Rehearsal
16:00 – 18:30 Venue tba
Welcome Concert
21:00 – 22:00 Venue tba
Participating choirs present solo showcases
July 2, 2027
Choir & Piano Rehearsal
15:00 – 17:30 Venue tba
Choir & Orchestra Rehearsal
18:30 – 21:30 Venue tba
July 3, 2027
Final Rehearsal
14:00 – 17:00 Philharmonie Berlin
“Night of Choirs” Concert
20:00 – 21:30 Venue tba
Participating choirs present solo showcases
July 4, 2027
Warm-up and Stage Rehearsal
14:00 – 14:30 Philharmonie Berlin
Concert “Ein Deutsches Requiem”
15:00 – 17:00 Philharmonie Berlin
Artistic Leadership
Nicolas Fink (Principal Conductor)
Nicolas Fink has worked with leading professional choirs including the WDR Radio Choir, MDR Radio Choir, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Chœur de Radio France, Vocalconsort Berlin, Coro Casa da Música Porto, Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana, and the Edvard Grieg Kor.
He is a sought-after choral director and collaborator, regularly preparing ensembles for conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Marek Janowski, and Daniele Gatti.
Nicolas Fink serves as Chorus Director of the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Choir and Artistic Director of the Swiss Youth Choir. Since the beginning of 2023, he has also held the position of Artistic Director of the Landesjugendchor NWR.
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