Delighted to announce that Daniel from Brueder Selke is now the artistic director fo the legendary Singakademie Potsdam.
The Singakademie Potsdam sees itself as a vibrant musical community in which all ensembles are conceived, organized, and experienced as a cohesive whole—without losing their respective independence and distinctive sound. The youth choirs, the Claudius Ensemble, and the Symphonic Choir each embody distinct artistic profiles that are united by a shared musical vision while also engaging in an intensive exchange with one another.
In collaboration with the Städtische Musikschule Potsdam, the Singakademie sees itself as an open space for musical education and community. At the same time, we continually invite dedicated singers to join us on this journey—under the motto: “Give us your voice.”
We view musical education as a lifelong process—from childhood through old age.
Regardless of background or individual circumstances, this is a space where a shared love of music brings people together. In this way, the Singakademie becomes a place of learning, growth, and intergenerational connection.
At the heart of its artistic work is the understanding of music as the language of peace.
Works from different eras are not only performed but also explored within their historical and emotional contexts, so that the past and present engage in a lively dialogue and the audience becomes part of this movement.
A special chapter marks the anniversary year of the Singakademie Potsdam, which combines the long-standing tradition of the symphonic choir—as the oldest ensemble—with the ensemble’s current structure.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Singakademie Potsdam and brings the institution’s long history to life in the present. The Symphonic Choir, as the core ensemble that has evolved over time, serves as the starting point from which the entire contemporary ensemble structure, in all its diversity, comes together on stage and becomes visible as a unified whole.
The result is a multifaceted picture of what the Singakademie is today: rooted in history, sustained by the present, and focused on the future.
A special highlight is the traditional Christmas concert, which has become a firmly established musical family tradition for Potsdam and its guests
— a shared moment of reflection at the end of the year, carried by music that brings people together and opens hearts.
Equally important is the idea of openness and networking: Exchanges with other choirs, singing academies, and musical partners broaden artistic horizons, strengthen our work, and create opportunities for connection beyond our own organization.
In this way, the Singakademie remains a place where music is not only performed but lived—as a shared experience, a cultural responsibility, and a quiet, enduring hope for connection and peace.
Daniel Selke