Buchvorstellung mit Stefan Moster

In the organizer's words:

There are 60,000 amateur choirs in Germany, and the number is growing all the time. Anyone who sings in a choir knows the reasons. Singing creates feelings of happiness, it acts like a natural antidepressant, reduces stress and prolongs life. Singing in a choir promotes a sense of community - and the joy of music. When you sing, you are one with your body. But what is so special and incomparable about singing in a choir? In his knowledgeable and entertaining book, Stefan Moster explores the world of choirs with the verve of a curious narrator.

From professional choirs to small amateur choirs in the provinces. From devout men's choral societies to cheerful queer vocal ensembles. From oratorios to serenades. Stefan Moster, who grew up "in a family where you couldn't escape choral singing at all", devotes himself to all facets. And makes surprising discoveries in the past and present.

Whether Stefan Moster's grandfather is serenaded by 100 singers for his birthday, the Red Army choir - completely unorthodox and relaxed - sways in the Rudi Carell show, fans in the soccer stadium cheer on their team in the choir, Arvo Pärt politicizes the choral song - either way, singing moves.

The evening will be accompanied musically by the pop and jazz choir "Gebrannte Mandeln" under the direction of Sandra Lugbull-Krien.

Since 2007, the mixed and intergenerational choir under the direction of Sandra Lugbull-Krien has made a name for itself not only in Berlin's choir scene. Performances such as at the Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei, in Arnulf Rating's show 'Der blaue Montag' in Frankfurt/Oder, the Sunday concert in the Chamber Music Hall of the Philharmonie and most recently in May 2025 at the German Choir Festival in the Meistersingerhalle in Nuremberg underline the versatility of the choir.

The choir is passionate about entertaining the audience with its crisp and fine pop songs, usually in 4-8 voices, with joy and passion.

Free admission, just come along!