Musicians & Ensembles

Artistic Director Daniel Hope, the cantor of the Frauenkirche Matthias Grünert and the organist of the Frauenkirche Samuel Kummer plan and shape the inspiring musical life of the Frauenkirche. In addition, the chamber choir and the choir of the Frauenkirche as well as the ensemble Frauenkirche Dresden shape the sound of the church.

Find out more by selecting the artists or ensembles from the gallery.

Daniel Hope

The renowned and highly acclaimed violinist not only performs regularly in the Frauenkirche, he curates over 50 concerts a year.

Matthias Grünert

As the Frauenkirche’s cantor, this musician, ensemble founder, choir director, conductor, composer, and author is artistically responsible for the church music of the Frauenkirche.

Chamber Choir of the Frauenkirche

Founded in 2005, the choir specializes in a capella and choir symphonies of the 18th century, specifically from Bach, Haydn, and Mozart.

Choir of the Frauenkirche

Many voices, one sound: The Frauenkirche’s choir knows how to impress with its homogeneity and expressiveness in church services and concerts alike.

ensemble frauenkirche dresden

This fine chamber orchestra is made up of musicians from the Staatskapelle and Philharmonic. It enriches the musical life of the Frauenkirche in many ways.

Samuel Kummer

He is an expert in literary play, master of organ improvisation, renowned concert organist and mentor to the future generation of organists: the Frauenkirche’s organist Sammuel Kummer.