Mystical and enchanting: choral music from Sweden

On Saturday, May 24 at 19:30 in "Il Nido" in Filisur and on Sunday, May 25 at 17:00 in the Reformed Church in Felsberg, Cantaurora will immerse itself in the rich choral culture of Sweden. The varied concert consists of folk songs, sometimes sung in a traditional way, often arranged in a modern way with new timbres. Cantaurora sings a capella under the direction of Corina Barandun.

The audience can expect romantic compositions about flowers and the joy of the heart, wild sounds from the world of Germanic gods, dance rounds on Midsummer's Eve or dark melodies from gloomy winter days. The songs are mainly traditional Swedish folk songs. Some choral pieces such as "Jag vet en dejlig rosa" are artfully wrapped in new sound colors. Other songs, such as the "Sommarpsalm", sound familiar.

Yodeling in Swedish
"Kulning" is a Swedish cow song, similar to our yodel, which was mainly sung by women in bright, loud tones to call the cattle together. Traditionally it is either improvised or sung as a signal. "Joïk", the fine song from the Sami culture, is one of the oldest forms of folk music in Europe. The indigenous people from Scandinavia use it to sing about animals, they sing about moments and people.

"Thank you for the music!"
Swedish pop musicians and singers, especially ABBA, also have a feel for harmonious compositions, good melodies and rich backing choirs. Songs by the world-famous pop stars have become folk songs in their home country and should never be missing from concerts.

The box office opens at the concert venues one hour before the concert begins. Admission is 25 francs. Further information: www.cantaurora.ch/


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