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Festive sounds and spectacular concerts in Berlin: An Advent full of music!
Experience festive Advent and Christmas concerts at the UdK Berlin in historic locations. The events are free.
Festive sounds and spectacular concerts in Berlin: An Advent full of music!
The festive season has arrived in Berlin, and the Berlin University of the Arts is offering a varied pre-Christmas music program. From Advent concerts in the Berlin Cathedral to chamber music concerts by UdK students, there is something for every music lover. Entry to the events is free unless otherwise stated, underscoring the accessibility of arts funding during this busy time, reports UdK Berlin.
The Advent concerts on December 7th particularly stand out. At 4 p.m. the piece “Maria went through a thorn forest” will be performed with Kurrende II and the band choir. At 7 p.m., the program includes works by Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Julia Perry and excerpts from Handel's “Messiah,” with soprano Hanna Herfurtner appearing. The diverse musical performances are eagerly awaited.
Community and tradition in the Berlin Cathedral
The annual Advent service on December 15th at 10 a.m. will include the chapel choir. On December 24th, visitors can expect a nativity play performance in the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, which begins at 2 p.m. The Berlin Cathedral will be open at 2 p.m. for a service with Bishop Stäblein and concert choir and at 4 p.m. for another choir performance. A highly anticipated highlight is the church music, which will be broadcast live on the radio station rbb Berlin.
The Christmas concert follows on December 26th, which begins at 4 p.m. and includes both a nativity play with Kurrende II and a collaboration with the Lautten Compagney. At 7.30 p.m. the German-Ukrainian Christmas concert “Різдвяна історія” will be performed with the well-known actress Sophie Rois. Another important event is the entry of the kings on January 5, 2025, which will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with the concert choir.
The role of the state and cathedral choir
At the heart of this musical tradition is the Berlin State and Cathedral Choir, which is considered the oldest musical institution in the city. Since its beginnings in 1465, it has made an international name for itself under the influence of important personalities such as Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Today the choir includes around 250 boys and men between the ages of five and twenty-five. The repertoire ranges from children's songs to sophisticated choral music, which reflects the cultural breadth and strong community in the Berlin area. Regular appearances in important concert halls and collaborations with various choirs, including the Rundfunkchor Berlin and Lautten Compagney, underline the importance of the choir in the Berlin music scene Berlin State and Cathedral Choir reported.
Last but not least, the annual concerts of the ROC ensembles contribute to the festive atmosphere in Berlin. Siess announced concerts in 2025 at various venues such as the Philharmonie Berlin and the Berlin Cathedral. These events create additional opportunities to immerse yourself in the pre-Christmas spirit and experience the diversity of classical music ROC Berlin is to be read.