{"id":24416,"date":"2025-11-27T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musikstorkyrkanstjacob.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=24416"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:42:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T12:42:57","slug":"a-god-disguised","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/musikstorkyrkanstjacob.com\/en\/konsert\/a-god-disguised\/","title":{"rendered":"A God Disguised"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lars-Erik Larsson\u2019s F\u00f6rkl\u00e4dd gud<\/em> (A God Disguised) is a beloved Swedish classic \u2013 a favourite of many, including His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf. The text, written by Hjalmar Gullberg during the troubled 1930s, captures themes of hope, compassion, and human dignity. Gullberg drew inspiration from the myth of the god Apollo, who walks among mortals in disguise \u2013 an allegory of the divine presence that exists unseen among us. The work also serves as a protest against oppression and exclusion, with a clear link to the threats facing Europe\u2019s Jewish population at the time.<\/p>\n

F\u00f6rkl\u00e4dd gud<\/em> was first performed in 1940 on Swedish Radio, under the looming shadow of the Second World War. The music alternates between playfulness, warmth, and solemn reflection, conveying with great sensitivity the invisible divinity within every human being. With Storkyrkan Chamber Choir, Stockholm Cathedral Choir, orchestra, soloists, and narrator, this concert promises a deeply moving and vivid experience.<\/p>\n

The evening is complemented by Swedish spring songs, including works by David Wikander \u2013 former organist at Storkyrkan \u2013 such as Kung Liljekonvalje<\/em> and F\u00f6rv\u00e5rskv\u00e4ll<\/em>. This rich tradition of Swedish choral lyricism expresses both melancholy and joy, reflecting the shifting moods of nature and the seasons. The concert stands as a powerful reminder of music\u2019s capacity to unite, to comfort, and to bring hope in times of unrest \u2013 past and present. Welcome to an evening of depth and inspiration at Storkyrkan.<\/p>\n

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Storkyrkans Kammark\u00f6r
\nStockholms domkyrkok\u00f6r
\nMiah Persson<\/strong> soprano
\nKarl S\u00f6derstr\u00f6m<\/strong> baritone
\nStina Ekblad <\/strong>recitation
\nStockholm Concert Orchestra
\nHelene Stureborg<\/strong>\u00a0 conductor
\nJohan Hammarstr\u00f6m<\/strong> conductor<\/p>\n

Program
\nLars-Erik Larsson<\/strong> F\u00f6rkl\u00e4dd gud
\nDavid Wikander<\/strong> Kung Liljekonvalje
\nDavid Wikander<\/strong> F\u00f6rv\u00e5rskv\u00e4ll
\nAgneta Sk\u00f6ld<\/strong> The divine Cecilia (uruppf\u00f6rande)
\nAgneta Sk\u00f6ld<\/strong> Nu l\u00f6ser solen sitt blonda h\u00e5r
\nAnna-Karin Klockar<\/strong> Famn som b\u00e4r mig
\nAnna-Karin Klockar<\/strong> Limu, limu, lima<\/p>\n

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Age limit: 6 years and older<\/strong>
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\nTicket prices: 105-305 SEK, discounts available for seniors, children\/youth\/students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note that large bags, backpacks, suitcases, and strollers are not allowed in the church!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n
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\n\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\nHow do I get there?<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Storkyrkan \u2013 Stockholm Cathedral is situated in Old Town just beside the Royal Castle. Underground: Old Town or bus to Slottsbacken<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\n\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\n<\/span>\nCan I photograph, film or take up sound during the concert?<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Unfortunately, it is not allowed to photograph, film or take up sound during our concerts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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