© A. Raab
The Louis Lewandowski Festival is a choir festival dedicated to the music of Jewish composers who emigrated from Germany.
The festival bears the name of the German-Jewish composer Louis Lewandowski, who became famous for reforming synagogue music. His music will be presented in Berlin over four days. The motto for 2025 was "Best of Louis."
The Louis Lewandowski Festival took place for the first time in 2011. The Synagogal Ensemble Berlin is the only ensemble in the world that performs Louis Lewandowski's liturgy every Friday evening, Shabbat morning, and on all Jewish holidays. The Synagogal Ensemble is supported at the festival by international choirs from Europe, Asia, and Africa. They all present Lewandowski's pieces in various concerts in synagogues, churches, and other cultural institutions.
Louis (Lazarus) Lewandowski (1821–1894) was a German-Jewish composer who spent most of his life in Berlin. Through his music, he succeeded in making synagogue music known throughout the world. Many of his pieces were composed especially for choirs, with the organ playing a minor role in these works.
© dpa
Highlights of the Berlin culture program including tips for the best concerts, exhibitions, trade fairs, seasonal events and specials. more
© dpa
From musical masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven to daring contemporary compositions: Get the dates, information and advance tickets for almost all classical concerts in Berlin. more
© dpa
Highlights of the Berlin culture program in December, including Christmas events, exhibitions, concerts, New Year's Eve celebrations and more. more