Singen ist die Sprache des Glücks

In Germany, there are 60,000 amateur choirs, and the number continues to grow. Singing in a choir is much more than just a musical performance – it is a community experience that evokes feelings of happiness, reduces stress, and can even extend life. In his knowledgeable and entertaining book, Stefan Moster embarks on a journey of discovery through the world of choirs. From professional ensembles to small amateur choirs, from men's singing clubs to queer vocal ensembles – he shines a light on the diversity and the special magic of choir singing.

With humorous and profound stories from the past and present of choral singing, Moster demonstrates how singing connects people and evokes emotions. He provides exciting insights into various facets, from historical anecdotes about the role of choirs in politics to surprising moments like the choral singing of the Red Army in the Rudi Carell Show.
Stefan Moster showcases the fascinating world of the choir and describes what makes singing in community so special. A must for all who love singing, whether as active singers or enthusiastic listeners.

• For all who love singing, whether as active singers or enthusiastic listeners
• Singing is the language of happiness
• Never before has there been such beautiful writing about choirs and singing
• Over 60,000 choirs in Germany
• More than 4 million people in Germany sing in choirs

Stefan Moster, born in 1964 in Mainz, lives as a literary translator and writer in Berlin and in the Finnish city of Porvoo. He grew up in a family where, as he himself says, "one could not escape choral singing." Recorder, guitar, oboe, and piano were part of his musical foundation. He wrote the libretto for the opera Galen. The Cardinal by Thorsten Schmid-Kapfenburg (premiere May 2022 in Münster), and two of his novels deal with music: The Impossibility of Four-Hand Playing (2009) and Am I Still Me (2023), "a novel that speaks not only to the hearts of musicians" (hr2 Kultur

Together with the choir Vocale Plaidt e.V., he will join us at Laacher Forum.

Klosterforum Maria Laach
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Start: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: 19 €

Tickets available at www.laacherforum.de and at 02652-59365