Dresden Kreuzchor Concert – St. Nikolai Pritzwalk

Dresden Kreuzchor – One of the World's Oldest Boys' Choirs

The Dresden Kreuzchor is one of the oldest and most significant boys' choirs in the world. Its roots date back to the 13th century; it has been performing continuously at the Dresden Kreuzkirche ever since. Today, the choir comprises around 130 Kruzianer aged 8 to 18, who live and study at the Kreuzgymnasium boarding school.

Performance at St. Nikolai Church, Pritzwalk

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM, the Dresden Kreuzchor will perform at St. Nikolai Church, Pritzwalk. Around 70 Kruzianer, led by Kreuzkantor Martin Lehmann, will sing a demanding a cappella program. St. Nikolai Church – a late Gothic brick church from the 14th century – offers the ideal setting with its generous dimensions and perfect acoustics.

A Cappella Program

• Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – Romantic choral works
• Heinrich Schütz – Early Baroque sacred music
• Urmas Sisask – Contemporary Estonian choral music
• Carl Maria von Weber – Songs and choral arrangements

The program showcases the full stylistic range of the Kreuzchor – from the early Baroque tradition of Heinrich Schütz (himself a long-time Kapellmeister in Dresden) to the sound world of the Baltic composer Sisask.

Farewell Concert for Graduates

The concert also marks a special occasion for the Abiturienten (graduates) of the Kreuzgymnasium: for the oldest Kruzianer, it is the last time they will perform as choir members after 12 years. The city of Pritzwalk thus marks the end of a chapter in the lives of these young artists – a moving moment, especially for the families.

Pritzwalk's 770th Anniversary

The concert is part of the festivities for the city of Pritzwalk's 770th anniversary – Pritzwalk turns 770 years old in 2026. The city is celebrating with numerous events throughout the year; the Dresden Kreuzchor concert is one of the musical highlights.

Tickets and Travel

Advance tickets: €20 (reduced) or €35 (regular). Limited tickets available at the door from 6:45 PM (45 minutes before the start). Advance ticket outlets in Pritzwalk: Kirchenbüro St. Nikolai (Tel. 03395 302240), Stadtinformation (Tel. 03395 7608113), Buchhandlung Pritzwalk (Tel. 03395 302594). Afterwards, the organizer invites guests to a small reception with refreshments in front of the church.