Name: VOCES8 feat. Radio Choir
Start: 2025-09-10T19:00:00
Location: SR Berwaldhallen

Experience the world of exquisite choral and chamber music with VOCES8 and Arvo Pärt. From the harmonious blend of the Grammy-nominated VOCES8 and the Swedish Radio Choir in Stockholm, to the Christmas serenade in Toronto, and a profound rendering of Arvo Pärt's 'Passion' in Paris, these events promise to captivate audiences with their diverse musical expressions. Join us as we delve into the unique contributions of these artists and the memorable experiences they create through their performances.

A Symphony of Voices: Exploring the Diverse Melodies of VOCES8 and Arvo Pärt

Experience an unprecedented journey through choral music with the world-renowned VOCES8, joined by the Swedish Radio Choir, as they bring a diverse repertoire to life at the SR Berwaldhallen in Stockholm. This unique event promises a blend of Renaissance polyphony to contemporary classics, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth that choral music can offer. Meanwhile, Toronto and Paris also prepare to host stunning performances that highlight the enduring appeal of vocal harmony.

A Celebration of Vocal Harmony: VOCES8 and Choral Elegance

Prepare to embark on a soul-stirring auditory journey as VOCES8, the world-renowned classical vocal group, partners with the Swedish Radio Choir and others for a series of unforgettable performances. Ranging from Renaissance classics to contemporary masterpieces, this tour promises to showcase the versatility and expressive power of choral music. With Grammy nominations under their belt, VOCES8 is set to enchant audiences in Stockholm, Toronto, and Paris, bridging musical eras and genres through their performance ethos of diversity and expression.

Harmonies Unleashed: VOCES8 and the Global Choral Journey

As the Swedish Radio Choir embarks on a captivating season filled with an array of musical masterpieces, audiences are in for a treat. From the innovative collaboration with Krista Audere and Alvin Vikman to the iconic performances of VOCES8, and the grand celebration of the choir's centennial, this season promises a rich tapestry of choral music. The diverse program features contemporary works, classical gems, and festive oratorios, all set to resonate through the historic Berwaldhallen in Stockholm.

A Harmonious Celebration: Swedish Radio Choir's Spectacular Season

Swedish Radio Choir

Voces8

Part three of Esa-Pekka Salonen's residency, where the honorary conductor leads the the Swedish Radio Choir, the Eric Ericson Chamber Choir and soloists Malena Ernman and Jennifer France in György Ligeti's Requiem, written for the choir in 1965 and used by Stanley Kubrick in his movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. Additionally, Janine Jansen joins the Radio Symphony Orchestra in Sergei Prokofiev's lyrical and virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 1 in D major. The concert begins with the Swedish premiere of Salonen's Tiu  (Finnish for a dozen), which was written for the 20th anniversary of Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Salonen himself describes the work as 'palindromes, fanfares, and clouds for orchestra.’

Salonen, Jansen & Ligeti's Requiem

SR Berwaldhallen

Heavenly choirs, blaring trumpets and thundering timpani! Experience a grand and heartfelt Christmas atmosphere when the 100-year-old Radio Choir rounds off its anniversary year together with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and brilliant soloists in Johann Sebastian Bach’s timeless Christmas Oratorio under the direction of chief conductor Kaspars Putninš.

Bach's Christmas Oratorio part 1–3

Christmas at Berwaldhallen is celebrated with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir performing music from the classic Christmas repertoire.

Christmas Concert 2025

Let yourself be embraced by light and confidence as Brahms’ beautiful Ein Deutsches Requiem resonates under the vast arches of Högalid Church in the composer’s own version for two pianos. The warm sound of the Swedish Radio Choir meets in intimate interplay with soloists and pianists in this work of eternal beauty under the direction of music director Kaspars Putninš.

Brahms' A German Requiem

Högalid Church

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

Matthew Peterson, the American composer who has settled in Dalarna, weaves together his own texts about life’s challenges with fragments of poems by Dan Andersson, Gustaf Fröding, and Erik Axel Karlfeldt in a winding journey through shifting musical landscapes in his second symphony, The Wanderers, composed for the Swedish Radio Choir and Dalasinfoniettan.

The Swedish Radio Choir & Dalasinfoniettan: The Wanderers

Step into the meditative sound world of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, celebrating his 500th anniversary, as the Radio Choir fills the Great Church with harmonious sounds under the direction of chief conductor Kaspars Putniņš.

The Swedish Radio Choir sings Palestrina

Storkyrkan

Gabriel Fauré's beloved Requiem, known for its calm and peaceful character unlike other requiems, performed by the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish Radio Choir under the direction of Fredrik Burstedt. The concert begins with a performance of Austrian Olga Neuwirth's Tombeau II Hommage a Pierre Boulez, followed by the Swedish turn-of-the-century composer Helena Munktell's Suite for Large Orchestra 'Suite Symphonique' in four movements.

Fauré’s Requiem

Felix Mendelssohn filled his magnificent Second Symphony with festive fanfares, roaring orchestral cascades, and atmospheric choirs to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the invention of the printing press. The first thing Gutenberg printed with his revolutionary invention was the Bible, and there Mendelssohn found verses that praise both God and enlightenment. When Mendelssohn’s cantata symphony is performed in Berwaldhallen, the Swedish Radio Choir will be joined by the Västerås Sinfonietta and soloists and conductor Simon Crawford-Phillips.

Mendelssohn’s Lobgesang

The Grammy-nominated VOCES8 is the world’s top-streaming classical vocal group. Touring extensively, the group performs repertoire from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary commissions and arrangements; versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression is central to the ensemble’s performance ethos. In their first Berwaldhallen appearance they will bring their exquisite harmonies from several musical genres and. The Swedish Radio Choir joins for some real choral classics!

VOCES8 feat. Radio Choir

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