"The choir festival represents an important cultural highlight which enriches the city of Wernigerode, and exciting and top class cultural days are yet to come. One must simply become part of it, it is a memorable event as I know first-hand."
13th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition
International variety meets a historical backdrop
Welcome to one of INTERKULTUR's most popular events! Since 1999 the International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition has been attracting choirs and music ensembles from all over the world. The host city of Wernigerode captivates visitors with its unique charm of medieval architecture and with its musical characteristics: It is home of three renowned German choirs.
The historical town hall and the timber-framed city center give the festival its unique setting. At the same time dedicated locals acting as individual choir assistants add a sense of familiarity to the event.
The competition, named after Johannes Brahms, puts a musical focus on this German composer and the German romantics of the 19th century.
Interested choirs can join several additional events that provide exceptional possibilities for mutual learning and professional development, including Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings.
As a result of its welcoming ambiance, stunning setting, and diverse international participation, this festival has become renowned as one of INTERKULTUR's most sought-after events.
Invitation
Welcome to the 13th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and Competition. This traditional event has been inspiring choirs from all over the world since 1999, and we look forward to welcoming you all back to the beautiful, historic city of Wernigerode in 2025. Enjoy the wonderful unifying power of music in this great family atmosphere and international community. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Participation opportunities
This event provides you the opportunity to choose from the following options of participation:
Non-competitive Participation | Competitive Participation |
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Festival Participation** | Competition Categories* |
Evaluation Performance* | Evaluation Performance* |
Individual Coaching* | Individual Coaching* |
friendship concert performance included
* at least two performances included
Registration Information
Registration deadline: February 10, 2025
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Event Details
Destination
Wernigerode is a city with a special flair, as it is not only a gem of medieval architecture but also beautifully located at the edge of the Harz, a low mountain range in Germany. Hardly any other German city has so many gorgeous timber-framed buildings that compete for the visitor’s’ attention: the ideal setting for the parade and the opening ceremony as well as further open air events. And the narrow-gauge-railway also turns the discovery of the surroundings into a wonderful and charming experience.