Book Presentation: 100 Years of the Mainz Court Singers
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
A century filled with music, tradition, and success.
To mark its 100th anniversary, the history of one of Germany’s best-known and internationally acclaimed men’s choirs is now being documented. Founded on Carnival Sunday in 1926, the Mainzer Hofsänger have shaped German choral music for decades and enjoyed international success—from television appearances in the 1950s, with which they captured the nation’s living rooms, to performances in renowned concert halls. Even today, they continue to thrill audiences around the world—and not
just during Mainz Carnival. Yet the creation of this anniversary publication was initially just a wish, because when the editorial team first came together, the choir didn’t even have its own archive. Instead, much of the material was stored in boxes, housed only provisionally. But while sifting through this collection, true treasures from the history of the Hofsänger were discovered: photographs and original documents, record covers, and awards that shed light on the choir’s founding and offer a glimpse into the soul of the Mainz Hofsänger.
The Mainzer Hofsänger, together with Nünnerich-Asmus Verlag, will offer a brief glimpse behind the scenes and an impression of the making of this anniversary volume at the Scientific City Library.
Procedure
Welcome
Remarks by Dr. Stephan Fliedner
, Director of the Mainz City Libraries
Remarks
by Ata Delbasteh
, Head of the Department of Culture for the State Capital of Mainz
On the Book’s
Origins: Vinzent Grimmel on behalf of the Mainzer Hofsänger
Book
Presentation by Dr. Annette Nünnerich-Asmus
, Publisher at Nünnerich-Asmus Publishing
Reception
In the reading room, 2nd floor; doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations are welcome. No registration required.
Note: Photos and/or video recordings will be taken during the event and may be published in various media (print and online/social media) for the purposes of event coverage and general public relations. For detailed information on the use of your data, please visit: www.mainz.de/dsgvo