Name: DR Concert Choir & Rakhmaninov
Start: 2025-05-24T17:00:00
Location: Church of Our Lady

The DR Vocal Ensemble invites audiences on a melodious journey across time and genres, exploring the profound beauty of choral music. From the enchanting Christmas melodies of Benjamin Britten to the spirited gypsy songs of Brahms, each performance promises to be an unforgettable experience. This season's lineup features iconic works and diverse themes, including reverent hymns, emotive gypsy tales, and the transformative magic of choral music workshops. Join us in celebrating the universal language of music through these captivating events.

A Harmonious Journey with the DR Vocal Ensemble: From Christmas Carols to Gypsy Songs

Join the DR Vocal Ensemble on an exhilarating musical journey from March to June 2025. Experience the vibrant emotions of 'Gypsy Songs', the poignant 'Passion Concert', the spiritual 'Path of Miracles', the choral brilliance of 'Rakhmaninov's Vespers', culminating in a magical 'Summer Concert'. With performances spanning genres and centuries, and featuring renowned conductors and composers, this series promises a rich tapestry of sound and emotion that challenges and delights cultural and artistic norms.

An Enchanting Musical Odyssey: From Gypsy Rhythms to Rakhmaninov’s Vespers

Dive into a world where music brings to life the tales of gypsies, religious icons, and mythical folklore. The DR Vocal Ensemble offers a captivating series of concerts that traverse rich emotional landscapes, cultural heritage, and the timeless appeal of choral music. From the spirited energy of gypsy songs to the solemnity of Passion concerts and the adventurous narratives of summer melodies, each event is a unique celebration for music enthusiasts. Join us as we explore the highlights of these memorable performances and the talented artists who bring them to life.

A Symphony of Emotions and Heritage: DR Vocal Ensemble's Musical Journeys

In 2025, the DR Vocal Ensemble is set to captivate audiences with a series of concerts that explore a rich tapestry of themes and musical genres. From the evocative imagery of the grieving Virgin Mary in their Passion concert, to the centuries-old pilgrimage of the Spanish Camino in 'Path of Miracles', and the choral delights of Rakhmaninov's Vespers, these events promise to be a feast for the senses. The season culminates in a summer concert that weaves tales of myths and magic, led by conductor Phillip Faber, presenting a breathtaking journey through time and sound.

A Journey Through Melodies: DR Vocal Ensemble's 2025 Concert Series

The DR Vocal Ensemble is set to captivate audiences with a series of remarkable concerts from April to June 2025. From the iconic Passion concert to the reflective Path of Miracles, these events promise a deep dive into choral music's rich tapestry. With venues like Roskilde Cathedral and The Round Tower, attendees will experience a blend of historical ambiance and contemporary musical interpretation. Esteemed performers such as Soren Vestergaard and Phillip Faber bring their talents to the stage, ensuring each performance is a unique auditory journey.

Exploring Choral Masterpieces with DR Vocal Ensemble

Immerse yourself in a journey of music and culture with the DR Vocal Ensemble's captivating 2025 concert series. From a historic pilgrimage along the Spanish Camino to the melodic allure of Rakhmaninov's Vespers, and a summer adventure through myths and folklore, these events promise to capture the imagination and spirit of their audiences. Join conductors Krista Dare, Poul Emborg, and Phillip Faber as they guide us through a rich tapestry of choral excellence and artistic expression.

Exploring the Sonic Tapestry: DR Vocal Ensemble's 2025 Concert Series

Embark on a melodious adventure with the DR Vocal Ensemble as they present a series of remarkable events, each offering a unique and enriching experience. From the spiritual path along the Camino to the grandeur of Rakhmaninov's choral masterpieces and the enchanted worlds of myths and folklore, these performances captivate audiences through a blend of historical traditions and contemporary interpretations. With the guidance of renowned conductors Krista Dare, Poul Emborg, and Phillip Faber, each event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the transformative power of choral music.

A Harmonious Journey: Exploring DR Vocal Ensemble's Stellar Performances

Poul Emborg

DR Vocal Ensemble

Just as the three wise men traveled to Bethlehem to visit the newborn baby Jesus, the DR Vocal Ensemble invites you this evening on a musical journey from darkness to light. We begin at the manger scene under the starry sky and end with the final chapter in the story of Jesus' birth: Candlemas, where the light returns, and the Virgin Mary, according to the Bible, presents Jesus in the temple.

Journey towards the light

Frederiksborg Castle

Trinity Church Copenhagen

Among the winter months, February is the brightest, providing sure signs that warmth and light are returning.

Heavenly light

Frederik's Church

After the very popular workshops for choir singers in DR Koncerthuset in recent years, we are pleased to welcome you to another afternoon of choral music, where you, together with the professional singers of DR Vokalensemblet, will help interpret one of the most beloved religious works for choirs: Maurice Duruflé's great Requiem.

Come and Sing - Duruflé's Requiem

DR Koncerthuset

What does it sound like when you gather choir singers of many different levels for a full-day intense workshop on one of the most beloved works of choral literature?

Workshop concert - Duruflé's Requiem

Here is a concert where past and present merge in a unique way. The DR Vocal Ensemble and Grammy-nominated conductor Daniel Reuss have put together an atmospheric program where it can be difficult to tell when Renaissance sounds transition into modern masterpieces – and vice versa.

Voices in the Dark

Roskilde Cathedral

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.

Easter concert with the DR Vocal Ensemble

Church of Our Lady Copenhagen

JS Bach's six motets for choir are highlights of the great treasure trove of Baroque choral music.

DR Vocal Ensemble & JS Bach I

Welcome to the second and final concert in the DR Vokalensemblet's performance of JS Bach's six motets with honorary conductor Marcus Creed.

DR Vocal Ensemble & JS Bach II

Welcome to an evening in the spirit of love, where the singers of the DR Vocal Ensemble explore virtuoso and expressive choral music.

Songs of Love with the DR Vocal Ensemble

Then you have the opportunity to share your excitement with football fans of all ages when DR's popular podcast 'Fodboldlisten' invites you to a World Cup show in the Concert Hall for the first time ever!

The football list's big World Cup show

450 years ago, in the summer of 1576, the great Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe began construction of Uranienborg – his groundbreaking laboratory and astronomical observatory on the island of Hven. It marked the beginning of a Danish fascination with the sky and the stars that continues to this day.

Towards the stars

If you love choral music, you are also a fan of Rakhmaninov's Vespers.

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