O Magnum Mysterium

‘With our matinee at the Youth Art School, we, the Mahlsdorf Women's Choir, would like to get everyone in the mood for the third Sunday in Advent and the upcoming festivities,’ says association chairwoman Thekla Liebnitz. ‘This year, we have taken up the Christmas prayer, which contemplates the mystery of the birth of Jesus and has been set to music by numerous composers over the centuries.’

But of course, traditional and classical Christmas carols will also be part of our programme again,‘ adds Liebnitz. ’It is a special pleasure for us to perform at our rehearsal location and thus present the results of our rehearsals to the staff and users of the Youth Art School as well as to the people in the surrounding residential area."


The Berlin-Mahlsdorf Women's Choir was founded in 1974. Since 1991, the choir has been under the direction of Johanna Blumenthal, a qualified and highly acclaimed conductor. As artistic director, she has shaped the choir in her own unique way. In 1994, the women's choir was established as an association. After what was probably the most difficult period for the ensemble – the coronavirus pandemic – the women's choir resumed its tradition of seasonal concerts in the region. Performances in nursing homes in the Marzahn Hellersdorf district are always close to its heart. Around 60 association and supporting members from three generations share the joy of singing together.



When: 14 December 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.)
Where: Lin Jaldati Youth Art School, Carola-Neher-Straße 1, 12619 Berlin
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Admission: free – our association treasurer would be grateful for a small donation