The “Russian Choir” at the University

Alexander Kresling, who came to Freiburg after the Revolution of 1917, taught Russian at the university for decades and founded the “Russian Choir” here in 1929/30. This unique institution exists to this day and still holds true to its original principles: In keeping with the orthodox tradition, the choir sings exclusively a capella and from memory. Professor of Slavic languages and literatures Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Cheauré will sketch out the life story of Alexander Kresling as well as the development of the Russian Choir, which will provide musical accompaniment at the event.

• What: Lecture with musical accompaniment
  
  
• When: 14 Nov. 2017, 7:00 p.m.
  
  
• Where:
  Uniseum Freiburg
  Bertoldstraße 17
  79085 Freiburg
  
  
• The event is open to the public.
  
  
• Organizer: Uniseum, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, and the Russian Choir
  
  
• Contact information: Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Cheauré, + 49 (0) 761/203-8320
  
  
• Admission is free of charge.
  
  
• Tickets may be booked by telephone at + 49 (0) 761/203-3139, Anne Birg, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.
  
  
• The lecture will be held in German.
  
  
• Further information and the program of the Russian cultural festival “Russische Kulturtage 2017”.