Kurt Schlosser Saxon Mountaineers' Choir
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The Kurt Schlosser Saxon Mountaineers' Choir was founded in 1927. The choir
consists of 140 male voices. Amongst its repertoire
are classical and contemporary works as well as traditional mountaineering, hiking, regional and folk songs.
The Saxon Mountaineers' Choir has borne the name Kurt Schlosser
since 10 September 1949. Schlosser, born in 1900, was himself a member of the VKA. During the Nazi era the choir was banned and many choir members performed illegally. Several climbers and members of the choir organised the Red Climbers under the direction of Kurt Schlosser in various Dresden factories as part of anti-Faschist resistance
.
The Red Climbers (roten Bergsteiger) established themselves in Saxon Switzerland
in a rock cave near the rock of the Satanskopf as a secret office and hiding place.
After being arrested on 3 December 1943 Kurt Schlosser was sentenced to the guillotine on 16 August 1944. Other climbers and choir members also became victims of Nazi justice.
With the demise of Nazism in 1945 the choir renewed its musical activities.
The Kurt Schlosser Saxon Mountaineers' Choir was founded in 1927. The choir
consists of 140 male voices. Amongst its repertoire
are classical and contemporary works as well as traditional mountaineering, hiking, regional and folk songs.
The Saxon Mountaineers' Choir has borne the name Kurt Schlosser
since 10 September 1949. Schlosser, born in 1900, was himself a member of the VKA. During the Nazi era the choir was banned and many choir members performed illegally. Several climbers and members of the choir organised the Red Climbers under the direction of Kurt Schlosser in various Dresden factories as part of anti-Faschist resistance
.
The Red Climbers (roten Bergsteiger) established themselves in Saxon Switzerland
in a rock cave near the rock of the Satanskopf as a secret office and hiding place.
After being arrested on 3 December 1943 Kurt Schlosser was sentenced to the guillotine on 16 August 1944. Other climbers and choir members also became victims of Nazi justice.
With the demise of Nazism in 1945 the choir renewed its musical activities.
The Kurt Schlosser Saxon Mountaineers' Choir was founded in 1927. The choir
consists of 140 male voices. Amongst its repertoire
are classical and contemporary works as well as traditional mountaineering, hiking, regional and folk songs.
The Saxon Mountaineers' Choir has borne the name Kurt Schlosser
since 10 September 1949. Schlosser, born in 1900, was himself a member of the VKA. During the Nazi era the choir was banned and many choir members performed illegally. Several climbers and members of the choir organised the Red Climbers under the direction of Kurt Schlosser in various Dresden factories as part of anti-Faschist resistance
.
The Red Climbers (roten Bergsteiger) established themselves in Saxon Switzerland
in a rock cave near the rock of the Satanskopf as a secret office and hiding place.
After being arrested on 3 December 1943 Kurt Schlosser was sentenced to the guillotine on 16 August 1944. Other climbers and choir members also became victims of Nazi justice.
With the demise of Nazism in 1945 the choir renewed its musical activities.
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
consists of 140 male voices. Amongst its repertoire
Repertoire
Repertoire may mean repertory, a system of theatrical production and performance scheduling, but may also refer to:* Musical repertoire* Repertoire Records, a German record label specialising in 1960s and 1970s pop and rock reissues...
are classical and contemporary works as well as traditional mountaineering, hiking, regional and folk songs.
History
The choir was founded originally as the singing section of a tourist association known as "Die Naturfreunde - Vereinigte Kletterabteilungen Sachsen/VKA" in Dresden's Keglerheim. Its first director was Kurt Lauterbach and its first concert took place on 14 February 1928.The Saxon Mountaineers' Choir has borne the name Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser was German cabinet-maker, climber, and an active Communist.During his training in cabinet making, he lost an arm...
since 10 September 1949. Schlosser, born in 1900, was himself a member of the VKA. During the Nazi era the choir was banned and many choir members performed illegally. Several climbers and members of the choir organised the Red Climbers under the direction of Kurt Schlosser in various Dresden factories as part of anti-Faschist resistance
German Resistance
The German resistance was the opposition by individuals and groups in Germany to Adolf Hitler or the National Socialist regime between 1933 and 1945. Some of these engaged in active plans to remove Adolf Hitler from power and overthrow his regime...
.
The Red Climbers (roten Bergsteiger) established themselves in Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland is a hilly climbing area and national park around the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. Together with the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic it forms the Elbe Sandstone Mountains....
in a rock cave near the rock of the Satanskopf as a secret office and hiding place.
After being arrested on 3 December 1943 Kurt Schlosser was sentenced to the guillotine on 16 August 1944. Other climbers and choir members also became victims of Nazi justice.
With the demise of Nazism in 1945 the choir renewed its musical activities.
The Kurt Schlosser Saxon Mountaineers' Choir was founded in 1927. The choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
consists of 140 male voices. Amongst its repertoire
Repertoire
Repertoire may mean repertory, a system of theatrical production and performance scheduling, but may also refer to:* Musical repertoire* Repertoire Records, a German record label specialising in 1960s and 1970s pop and rock reissues...
are classical and contemporary works as well as traditional mountaineering, hiking, regional and folk songs.
History
The choir was founded originally as the singing section of a tourist association known as "Die Naturfreunde - Vereinigte Kletterabteilungen Sachsen/VKA" in Dresden's Keglerheim. Its first director was Kurt Lauterbach and its first concert took place on 14 February 1928.The Saxon Mountaineers' Choir has borne the name Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser was German cabinet-maker, climber, and an active Communist.During his training in cabinet making, he lost an arm...
since 10 September 1949. Schlosser, born in 1900, was himself a member of the VKA. During the Nazi era the choir was banned and many choir members performed illegally. Several climbers and members of the choir organised the Red Climbers under the direction of Kurt Schlosser in various Dresden factories as part of anti-Faschist resistance
German Resistance
The German resistance was the opposition by individuals and groups in Germany to Adolf Hitler or the National Socialist regime between 1933 and 1945. Some of these engaged in active plans to remove Adolf Hitler from power and overthrow his regime...
.
The Red Climbers (roten Bergsteiger) established themselves in Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland is a hilly climbing area and national park around the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. Together with the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic it forms the Elbe Sandstone Mountains....
in a rock cave near the rock of the Satanskopf as a secret office and hiding place.
After being arrested on 3 December 1943 Kurt Schlosser was sentenced to the guillotine on 16 August 1944. Other climbers and choir members also became victims of Nazi justice.
With the demise of Nazism in 1945 the choir renewed its musical activities.
The Kurt Schlosser Saxon Mountaineers' Choir was founded in 1927. The choir
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
consists of 140 male voices. Amongst its repertoire
Repertoire
Repertoire may mean repertory, a system of theatrical production and performance scheduling, but may also refer to:* Musical repertoire* Repertoire Records, a German record label specialising in 1960s and 1970s pop and rock reissues...
are classical and contemporary works as well as traditional mountaineering, hiking, regional and folk songs.
History
The choir was founded originally as the singing section of a tourist association known as "Die Naturfreunde - Vereinigte Kletterabteilungen Sachsen/VKA" in Dresden's Keglerheim. Its first director was Kurt Lauterbach and its first concert took place on 14 February 1928.The Saxon Mountaineers' Choir has borne the name Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser
Kurt Schlosser was German cabinet-maker, climber, and an active Communist.During his training in cabinet making, he lost an arm...
since 10 September 1949. Schlosser, born in 1900, was himself a member of the VKA. During the Nazi era the choir was banned and many choir members performed illegally. Several climbers and members of the choir organised the Red Climbers under the direction of Kurt Schlosser in various Dresden factories as part of anti-Faschist resistance
German Resistance
The German resistance was the opposition by individuals and groups in Germany to Adolf Hitler or the National Socialist regime between 1933 and 1945. Some of these engaged in active plans to remove Adolf Hitler from power and overthrow his regime...
.
The Red Climbers (roten Bergsteiger) established themselves in Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland is a hilly climbing area and national park around the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony, Germany. Together with the Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic it forms the Elbe Sandstone Mountains....
in a rock cave near the rock of the Satanskopf as a secret office and hiding place.
After being arrested on 3 December 1943 Kurt Schlosser was sentenced to the guillotine on 16 August 1944. Other climbers and choir members also became victims of Nazi justice.
With the demise of Nazism in 1945 the choir renewed its musical activities.