After years of absence, the world-renowned German boys' choir, the Tölzer Knabenchor, has once again embarked on a tour of China. On August 10, they will make a highly anticipated appearance at Xinghai Concert Hall in Guangzhou, presenting a musical feast infused with diverse cultural elements.
This world-class choir—Grammy-nominated—has captivated legendary conductors such as Herbert von Karajan and Leonard Bernstein with its angelic purity. Universally acclaimed as the finest interpreters of the Three Boys in Mozart's The Magic Flute, the choir will perform signature selections from this iconic opera, German folk songs, and even a Chinese version of Dreaming of Home and Mother, showcasing the celestial beauty of boy soprano voices.
Poster of the Tölzer Knabenchor Concert
About the Tölzer Knabenchor
The Tölzer Knabenchor (Tölz Boys' Choir) is a German boys’ choir founded by Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden in 1956 in Bavaria, Germany. Since its inception, the choir has been based in Munich and currently comprises around 170 singers. It has gained international acclaim for its exceptional programming and conducting, receiving a Grammy Award nomination in 1982.
Each year, they perform at around 150 concerts and opera productions worldwide—including Japan, China, Israel, Poland, and the United States. Since the 1970s, they have performed over 2,000 concerts and been invited to perform for numerous heads of state and royalty.
The choir's repertoire is remarkably diverse, covering vocal works from the Middle Ages to the modern era, such as folk songs and pastoral ballads. They also perform a wide range of Baroque and Classical works, both in solo and choral arrangements.
The Tölzer Knabenchor (Tölz Boys' Choir) (Photo: Lucerne Festival)
In 1964, led by founder and conductor Gerhard Schmidt-Gaden, the choir ventured into the operatic field to integrate boys' solo voices into opera performances. The result was a fresh, youthful energy that redefined tradition. As Neue Zürcher Zeitung once commented, "The innate talent combined with exclusive individualized training makes every member a distinguished soloist."
14-year-old Robin Schlotz sings the "Queen of the Night Aria."
Show Details
Time: 8:00 pm, Sunday, August 10, 2025
Venue: Symphony Hall, Xinghai Concert Hall
Address: NO.33 Qingbo Rd, Guangzhou
Ticket Prices: ¥680 / ¥580 / ¥480 / ¥380 / ¥280 / ¥180
Ticket Purchase: Scan the QR code below.
*Children over 1 meter must have a ticket for admission. Children under 1 meter will not be admitted.
Lineup
Conductor: Gerhard Jacobs
Vocals: Tölzer Knabenchor
Setlist
1. Volklieder: Ich bin ein Musikante
德國民謠： 我是樂手
2. Volklieder: Das Wandern ist des Müllers Lust
德國民謠： 漫遊是磨坊工的樂趣
3. Volklieder: Am Brunnen vor dem Tore
德國民謠： 門前井邊
4. Volklieder: Buama heut geht's lustig zu
德國民謠：夥伴們，今兒個真高興
5. Seid uns zum Zweiten Mal willkommen from the Magic Flute Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
《第二次歡迎我們》 選自莫紮特的歌劇《魔笛》
6. Johann Strauß: Tritsch tratsch
約翰·施特勞斯：閒聊波爾卡
*The setlist and performance order will be finalized at the venue
Reporter | Wu Fengxia (Intern), Li Muzi
Photo | Musicfans, Lucerne Festival
Video | Musicfans
Editor | Hu Nan, James, Shen He
