Modern Times Imperil German Musical Institution.

Authors :: Schoenfeld, Almut
Source :: Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 06/05/2000, Vol. 235 Issue 110, pB1. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Reports that freedom in Germany is lowering the number of applicants for the St. Thomas Choir. Background on the boys' choir that was founded in the 13th century, including its direction by Johann Sebastian Bach; Concern of choirmaster Georg Christoph Biller about the limited number of openings for applicants; Description of the advantages and drawbacks of choir life as experienced by former choirboy Christoph Mueller.