A nine-year-old girl is suing a historic Berlin boys’ choir, arguing her bid to join was only rejected because of her gender.
The youngster auditioned with the State and Cathedral Choir – one of the most renowned boys’ choirs in Germany, which was founded in 1465.
Over its 554-year history, it has never admitted any girls.
The family of the youngster, whose identity has not been revealed, claim she was told ‘a girl will never sing in a boys’ choir.’ Read more