The Tölzer Knabenchor, translating as the Tölz Boys' Choir, is a renowned boy's choir based in Bad Tölz, Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1956 by Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden, the choir has garnered international recognition for its authentic and expressive renditions of a vast repertoire that spans from medieval music to contemporary works. While the choir has made a name for itself performing the great choral works of Johann Sebastian Bach, as evidenced by their recordings such as "Bach Motetten" and "Bach, J.S.: St. Matthew Passion," their musical breadth is considerable, covering a range of liturgical music by composers like Benevoli and Pitoni, arrangements of traditional folk songs, and holiday favorites, including "Carl Orff Weihnachtslieder" and "Gruber, Seuse & Perosi: Europäische Weihnacht - Eine musikalische Rundreise durch Europa."

Throughout the years, the Tölzer Knabenchor has not only established a legacy through studio recordings but also through their impressive performances worldwide. Choir members are selected through a rigorous audition process and receive intensive vocal training, often resulting in a pure, clear sound that is characteristic of the ensemble. Their commitment to cultural heritage shines through in their performances of German folk songs, with albums like "Der Tölzer Knabenchor singt die schönsten Deutschen Volkslieder." Their versatility is further demonstrated in works centered on seasonal themes, as in "Traditionelle Weihnachtszeit, Vol. 3" and "Bergweihnacht mit dem Tölzer Knabenchor," which showcase the choir's ability to evoke the nuances of different times of the year through song.

Genres

Children's Choir

German Choir

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Latest Release

Bach Motetten

Tölzer Knabenchor

Album - 7 Tracks - Released January 20, 2023