The Rundfunkchor Berlin was founded 1973 by accompanying (also known as "Solistenvereinigung des Deutschlandsenders") and . Both were post-war successors of previous choirs of the German national broadcasting service having early roots from 1925 on.
Chorus masters have included Kurt Masur and Otmar Suitner. Dietrich Knothe (1982-1993) and Robin Gritton (1994-2001) continued the legacy.
Londoner Simon Halsey is their leader since April 2001.