German Choir Tradition in Central London
SINCE 2009
The German Choir of London, founded in 2009, has established itself as one of London’s leading amateur choirs. In a sociable, friendly atmosphere, we perfect classical German choral masterpieces such as Bach’s St Matthew Passion, Brahms’ German Requiem and Orff’s Carmina Burana, as well as contemporary music and commissioned pieces of composers around the globe.
Hear us sing
03
OCT 2026 · SAT
I, Paula Bonhoeffer
Our devised piece on the Bonhoeffer family, with music by Scarlatti, Brahms, Schütz and Bach. Starring Jenny Funnell, directed by Barbara Höfling.
Rochester Cathedral · 7.30 pm
20
NOV 2026 · FRI
Duruflé Requiem & Szymanowski Stabat Mater
Two twentieth-century settings of grief and consolation, sung in the beautiful Grade II listed church St Pauls Church.
St Paul’s Knightsbridge · 7.30 pm
08
DEC 2026 · TUE
Christmas Carols for St Mungo's
German and English carols in the concourse, raising funds for St Mungo’s Homeless Charity. Free to hear, generous to support.
Victoria Station · 5 – 7 pm
NEXT CONCERT
A story about fascism, war, resistance and courage
Written by Kieran O’Flaherty, directed by Barbara Höfling and starring Jenny Funnell, “I, Paula Bonhoeffer” tells the story of the Bonhoeffer family and of the mother who lost five children to war and fascism. Of Werner, who joins the German army; Dietrich, who tries to find a way of resistance he can align with his conscience; Klaus, who arranges contacts with the Allies to forge bonds beyond war; Hans, who prepares assassination attempts against Hitler; and Rüdiger, who tries to write laws for a just war.
The questions from then are painfully relevant today:
What to do when the world prepares for war?
What is pacifism?
How do you make peace with your conscience when all the world talks about is war?
With the help of music by Scarlatti, Brahms, Schütz and Bach, the play addresses these great questions and tells the story of a woman who had to suffer what no mother should ever have to – losing five children to war and fascism.
Saturday 3rd October, 7.30 pm · Rochester Cathedral
Sing with us on Tuesdays
We rehearse 7–9.30pm at the Deutsche Evangelische Christuskirche in Knightsbridge. Come along to a few rehearsals, then meet our Musical Director for an informal audition.
An opportunity to practise German (but don't worry – everyone speaks English), hone your singing skills, perform in fabulous venues throughout the UK and Europe and make great new friends.
"Over the years, many friendships have been formed and the odd couple too. After rehearsals you may well find us making our way to the pub."
Questions before you come along?
Write to us — we answer every email, in German or English.