Erich-Weinert-Ensemble

Erich-Weinert-Ensemble
OriginBerlin, German Democratic Republic
GenresFolk, Military Marches, Classical, Cabaret
Years active1950 (1950)–1991 (1991)
Spinoff ofKasernierte 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.