Swedish Radio Choir
Ragnar Bohlin, guest conductor
Sunday, February 21, 4 pm
Hill Auditorium
| Main Floor | $50 · $44 · $36 · $22 |
| Mezzanine | $40 · $34 · $10 |
| Balcony | $28 · $22 · $18 · $10 |
Who does the Berlin Philharmonic turn to when it wants to do something really special and no ordinary choir will do? The Swedish Radio Choir, of course. The renown of this extraordinary vocal group is the stuff of legends. Comprised of 32 professional singers, the Swedish Radio Choir is recognized as one of the world’s leading a cappella choirs performing the full spectrum of choral repertoire. The group was founded some 80 years ago and has served under the leadership of famed choral conductors Eric Ericson and Tõnu Kaljuste, among others. This tour is led by conductor Ragnar Bohlin, a Stockholm native who also serves as choral director for the San Francisco Symphony. Come hear the world’s greatest orchestra of voices. They return for the first time after a stunning 2001 Verdi Requiem, performed with the Swedish Radio Orchestra.
Program
· Hugo Alfven : Aftonen
· Ned Rorem : In Time of Pestilence
· Mahler : Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen
· Sven-David Sandström : Lobet den Herrn
· J.S. Bach : Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
· Anders Hillborg : Mouyayoum
· Frank Martin : Mass for Double Chorus
· Encore - H. Alfvén : Jungfrun hon går i ringen
· Encore - Traditional, arr. H. Alfvén : Uti vår hage
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