Bolshoi Don Cossacks

Name: Bolshoi Don Cossacks
Start: 2026-12-19T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-25T15:00:00+01:00
Location: St. Marienkirche

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 — Fri, 25 Dec · 15:00

St. Marienkirche, Berlin, Germany

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Bolshoi Don Cossacks — St. Marienkirche, Berlin

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Concert by the renowned Russian vocal ensemble Bolshoi Don Cossacks.

About: Bolschoi Don Kosaken

Conducted by Prof. Petja Houdjakov, this choir of opera soloists carries on a tradition rooted in the Cossack diaspora of 1921 - performing sacred chants, folk songs and rousing dance numbers in full traditional Cossack dress.

~60

Opera soloists in the full ensemble

45+

Years of Christmas concert tradition in Austria

40+

Years under director Prof. Petja Houdjakov

Only male choir in the world composed exclusively of opera soloists

What's new

2026-05
The choir performed a spring European tour with concerts in Korneuburg, Groß Gerungs, Zwettl and Salzburg in May 2026.
2026-05
A local Austrian report noted the choir was 'presenting itself vocally stronger than ever' at its Whitsun concerts in Stift Zwettl and Groß Gerungs.
2026-04
A concert at Schloss Greinburg (Grein) and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg were announced for May 2026 as part of the spring tour.

Tour

KorneuburgGroß GerungsZwettlSalzburgGreinGaweinstalBad Fischau-BrunnMaria EnzersdorfBrunn am GebirgeHohenau an der MarchBerlinWien

Tracks

KalinkaSignature closer at every concert, performed by the full ensemble of opera soloists.

Abendglocke (Wetschernji Swon)Russian folk song, a staple of the Christmas programme at the Wiener Konzerthaus.

Die WolgaschlepperClassic Cossack ballad, one of the most recognised pieces in the repertoire.

Ave Maria (Caccini / Bach-Gounod)Sacred works added to the 2026 spring programme.

Schwarze AugenRussian folk song / romance, released on Deutsche Grammophon.

About the venue: St. Marienkirche

St. Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) is one of Berlin's oldest and most significant churches, dating back to the 13th century. Located near Alexanderplatz, it is a Gothic brick church that has survived wars and urban transformation. Today it serves as both an active Protestant parish church and a cultural venue hosting concerts, organ recitals, and public events.

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