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New Year’s Concert

31 December @ 16:00 - 17:30

100SEK – 370SEK

Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of church music (and the blind), was celebrated annually on the 22nd of November by London’s musicians in the late 17th century with banquets and a newly written ode in honour of the saint. The tradition fell into obscurity but was revived in 1739 by G.F. Handel, who then composed his cantata *Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day*, which is here performed by the Storkyrkan Vocal Ensemble together with Maria Keohane and Anders J. Dahlin, and members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra who are interested in baroque music, forming Orfeus Barock.

Handel used texts by John Dryden, who drew on Pythagoras’s theory of *harmonia mundi* – the idea that music was a central force in the creation of the world. The cantata is characterised by lively choral and orchestral movements, interspersed with charming arias in which both soloists and instrumentalists are given great scope for improvisation.

Repertoire
Georg Friedrich Handel Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day, HWV 76
Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso op. 6 no. 4
Georg Friedrich HandelLet the Bright Seraphim from oratorium Samson

Stockholm Cathedral Vocal Ensemble
Susanne Rydén New Year’s speaker (in Swedish)
Maria Keohane soprano
Anders J. Dahlin tenor
Orfeus Barock Stockholm
Gary Graden conductor

Age limit: 6 years
Ticket prices: 100, 150, 220, 290, 370 SEK (discounts available for seniors, children/youth, students)

Please note that large bags, backpacks, suitcases, and prams are not allowed in the church!

Tickets will be released on the 5th of September at 12:00.



Storkyrkan – Stockholm Cathedral is situated in Old Town just beside the Royal Castle. Underground: Old Town or bus to Slottsbacken

Unfortunately, it is not allowed to photograph, film or take up sound during our concerts.

Doors open 30 minutes before the concert starts. Late entry will not be permitted after the concert begins. Please be aware that restroom facilities are limited.

Details

Date:
31 December
Time:
16:00 - 17:30
Cost:
100SEK – 370SEK
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Organizer

Stockholms domkyrkoförsamling
Phone
08-723 30 16
Email
info@musikstorkyrkanstjacob.com

Venue

Storkyrkan Stockholm Cathedral
Trångsund 1
Stockholm, 111 29
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