Sounding North: The Carice Singers
20 October 2018, 10:00pm 27 July 2024 - 1:17am
Under their director George Parris, the Carice Singers have gained an enviable reputation for superb performances and imaginative programming. In ‘Sounding North’, they conclude our Nordic exploration with a stunning programme of choral music which, in New College Chapel, is the ideal way to finish an exhilarating day.
N.B. A 'Nordic Day Pass' is available to purchase for £60 which will enable you to attend all talks and concerts (excluding meals) at the festival on 20th October 2018. Please book your Day Pass here: https://www.oxfordlieder.co.uk/event/896
Programme
- Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson
- Heyr, himna smiður (Hear, smith of the heavens) (1973)
- Edvard Grieg (1843 - 1907)
- Hvad est du dog skjøn (1906) Op. 74 no.1 from Fire Salmer (Four Psalms)
- Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957)
- Rakastava (The Lover) (1898) Op. 14
- Norwegian folksong arr. Eyvind Alnæs
- Jeg lagde mig så sildig (I lay down so late)
- Kaija Saariaho (1952)
- Nuits Adieux (Farewell Nights) (1996)
- Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871 - 1927)
- September (1890)
- Toivo Kuula (1883 - 1918)
- Nuku (Sleep) (1904)
- Per Nørgård (1932)
- Maya Danser (Maya's Dance) (1979)
- Matthew Whittall (1975)
- Lauantaisauna (Saturday Sauna) (2017)
Artists
Series
12 October 2018 | 9:00am