Nordic voices

Storkyrkan welcomes choirs from Denmark and Norway, who together with S:t Jacob’s Vocal Ensemble present a programme where early music is brought to new life through contemporary interpretations.

The audience will experience Nordic soundscapes in the meeting of tradition and renewal. The choirs join forces in the monumental work Hear My Prayer, O Lord, where Sandström unfolds Purcell’s music into vast, shimmering fields of sound.

Akademisk Kor Århus, founded in 1985 and conducted by Jonas Rasmussen, is considered one of Denmark’s leading amateur choirs. It consists of young singers connected to the musical life of Aarhus. With international tours and several first prizes from prestigious competitions, the choir has become a strong voice in European choral culture. It is especially dedicated to preserving and renewing the Danish choral tradition through commissioned works and recordings.

Schola Cantorum, founded in 1964 by composer Knut Nystedt, is regarded today as one of Norway’s foremost chamber choirs. Affiliated with the University of Oslo, the ensemble is made up of young singers from the country’s leading music academies. With a focus on new Norwegian and Nordic choral music, Schola Cantorum has made several acclaimed recordings and won the Norwegian National Choral Competition in 2021.

Akademisk Kor Århus
Jonas Rasmussen conductor
Schola Cantorum
Tone Bianca Sparre Dahl conductor
S:t Jacobs Vokalensemble
Mikael Wedar conductor

Programme
Henry Purcell/Sven-David Sandström Hear my prayer
Bo Holten Nordisk Suite
Svend S. Schultz Til foråret
Jakob Lorentzen Forårsnat
Edvard Grieg ur Fire salmer
J.S. Bach/Knut Nystedt Immortal Bach 

Age limit: 6 years and older

Ticket prices: 170 SEK, discounts available for seniors, children/youth/students

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