MonteverdiChor Würzburg

The Monteverdi Choir Würzburg is a successful concert choir comprising students and alumni of the University and University of Music in Würzburg, whose repertoire spans the most important oratorios from the Renaissance to the modern era. It has been conducted by Matthias Beckert since 1998. Numerous Würzburg premieres and concerts in accordance with historically informed performance demonstrate its capabilities. The choir has accepted invitations to renowned concert series such as the Mozartfest, the Münsterschwarzach Abbey Concerts, and the concert series of the Rheinische and Jena Philharmonic Orchestras.

With two first prizes at the Bavarian Choir Competition and one first prize at the German Choir Competition, the Monteverdi Choir ranks among Germany’s leading choirs. Its achievements have been recognised by the City of Würzburg with its Culture Medal and by the Free State of Bavaria with the Bavarian State Prize for Music.