Det Danske Drengekor (The Danish Boys' Choir) was founded in 1943 under the name Parkdrengekoret and took its current name in 1972. Since 1983 the choir has maintained a permanent partnership with the Royal Danish Theatre, where the boys perform as children's chorus in opera productions. Based at Lindevang Kirke in Frederiksberg since August 2023, the choir is led by chief conductor Emil Ritter and counts Prince Joachim as its patron.
Det Danske Drengekor performs the concert work 'Imod Daggry' at Christianskirken in Sønderborg on September 4, 2026.
The choir's Christmas concert at Grundtvigs Kirke on December 21, 2025 featured guest soprano Denise Beck from Berlin as soloist.
Det Danske Drengekor conducted a tour to China with seven concerts, for which the choir held a preparatory concert at Riddersalen on Frederiksberg on November 2, 2025.
The choir presented the new concert work 'Imod Daggry' - written by chief conductor Emil Ritter and double bassist Tomas Raae - at Højskolen Marielyst on June 27, 2025.
Since August 2023, Det Danske Drengekor has been permanently affiliated with Lindevang Kirke on Frederiksberg and participates in the church's musical program.
