Kölner Bürgerchor

Sing with us!

Mountains can be moved with the enthusiasm of the singers of the Bürgerchor.

Michael Ostrzyga

ging is pure joy - especially when you sing together. And even more so when you can light up the Kölner Philharmonie together with an orchestra. We would like to make this great experience accessible to many people and have therefore founded the Citizens' Choir. Here, people from a wide variety of backgrounds come together and prepare for a concert with the Gürzenich Orchestra.

In the coming 25/26 season, one of the greatest works is on the program for the Citizens' Choir: Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, with which Andrés Orozco-Estrada will open his first season with the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne. The citizens' choir will also be traveling with the Gürzenich Orchestra for the first time and performing at three other venues.

You can apply to participate from now until March 15, 2025. 

TO THE APPLICATION FORM

We look forward to hearing your voice!

Kontakt

Matthias Mehl
buergerchor@web.de

FAQ

  • When are the concerts?

      04. September 2025 8 p.m. | Guest performance

      05. September 2025 8 p.m. | Guest performance

      07. September 2025 11 a.m. | Season opening Kölner Philharmonie

      23. April 2026 8 p.m. | Guest performance

      26. April 2026 5 p.m. | Guest performance

  • When are rehearsals?
  • What are the requirements?

      As a singer in the citizens choir, you should be able to sing! Preferably you should already have choral experience. Regular and committed attendance at rehearsals is a prerequisite for participation in the citizens' choir. The minimum age is 18, but the most important requirement is of course to enjoy making music together.

  • Where can I apply?
  • After my application: How will I know if I can participate?

      After you have registered by application form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from us including an invitation to the audition. Only after the audition will we let you know whether you have been selected for the citizens' choir. You will find out everything else during the audition on site.

  • Is there a minimum age to participate in the Bürgerchor?

      Anyone who is at least 18 years old can take part in the citizens' choir.

  • Who directs the citizens' choir?

      The Bürgerchor will be conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada in the concert itself and shortly before the concert. However, the rehearsals will be conducted by someone else: after many years of working with Michael Ostrzyga, Nico Köhs will take over the direction of our choir. We are looking forward to the upcoming projects with him and would like to thank Michael Ostrzyga for his valuable work.

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