The Swedish Radio Choir celebrates 100 years

SR Berwaldhallen

Singing has always been a priority in the Baltic states, but no other country in Europe has such a rich and diverse choral landscape as Latvia. The State Choir of Latvija, Latvia's largest professional ensemble of its kind, also comes from this environment. With unearthly sound power - from radiant soprano heights to unfathomable bass depths - this impressive ensemble not only causes a sensation in its homeland, but also regularly delights audiences in the world's major music metropolises. The Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra considers itself lucky to be able to welcome the approximately 70 singers from Riga again this season after their visit in the 2023/2024 season. Before its performance in Arnold Schönberg's Gurre-Lieder on July 9 and 10, 2025, the State Choir of Latvija will make an a cappella stopover in the Salvatorkirche. Under the direction of Māris Sirmais, an atmospheric program will be performed, which, starting with the romantic sounds of Anton Bruckner or Edward Elgar, touches on classical modernism and, above all, presents music by contemporary Baltic composers.

special choir concert

Salvatorkirche Duisburg

In the Recital Hall of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, the Slovenian conductor Martina Batič and the NDR Vokalensemble present works by contemporary composers such as Rautavaara, Sandström and Einfelde.

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NDR vocal ensemble: “Nordic A Cappella” in the Elphi

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

In the Hanover Christ Church, the Slovenian conductor Martina Batič and the NDR Vokalensemble present works by contemporary composers such as Rautavaara, Sandström and Einfelde.

NDR Vokalensemble: "Nordic A Cappella" in the Christuskirche

Christuskirche

It has become a beautiful tradition toMogens DahlThe Chamber Choir opens the Copenhagen Light Festival this year with a concert entitled "The Choir of Light" dedicated to light.

MOGENS DAHLCHAMBER CHOIR - The Choir of Light

Mogens Dahl Koncertsal

The BBC Symphony Chorus with pianist Michael Higgins survey the world and its seasons through Jonathan Dove’s virtuosic cantata for double chorus The Passing of the Year and shorter pieces that take us through the seasons from Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Caroline Shaw and Reena Esmail. The concert begins with pieces that look at matters earthly and divine from Brahms, Michael Higgins and Sven-David Sandström. Conducted by BBC Symphony Chorus Director Neil Ferris.

The BBC Symphony Chorus at Maida Vale

BBC Maida Vale Studios

With insightful interpretations and a deep understanding of vocal expression, Slovenian Martina Batič – winner of the Eric Ericson Award 2006 – is a beloved and long-awaited guest of the Swedish Radio Choir. In this programme, spanning several centuries, ethereal and uplifting sounds meet.

The Swedish Radio Choir meets Martina Batič  

Musikaliska Kvarteret

The renowned Latvian conductor Krista Audere returns to the DR Vocal Ensemble with a bouquet of wonderfully varied choral music for the Easter season – from the early Renaissance all the way up to our own time.

Sven-David Sandström

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 20, 2026

The Swedish Radio Choir meets Martina Batič · Swedish Radio Choir

26 - 27 Mar, 2026

Easter concert with the DR Vocal Ensemble · DR Vocal Ensemble

Past events

Oct 4, 2025

The Swedish Radio Choir celebrates 100 years · Swedish Radio Choir

Jul 6, 2025

special choir concert · Duisburger Philharmoniker

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