Erich-Weinert-Ensemble
Erich-Weinert-Ensemble | |
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| Origin | Berlin, German Democratic Republic |
| Genres | Folk, Military Marches, Classical, Cabaret |
| Years active | 1950–1991 |
| Spinoff of | Kasernierte Volkspolizei Folk Art Ensemble |
The Erich-Weinert-Ensemble was a professional army ensemble of the National People's Army of the German Democratic Republic. The ensemble consisted of a male choir, a ballet, an orchestra, a cabaret, soloists, dramaturges, conductors, directors, choreographers and technical and organizational staff. The ensemble was based in Berlin-Biesdorf. The ensemble was named after Erich Weinert, a German communist writer.