Sundbyberg vocal ensemble

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The vocal ensemble on SVT

The vocal ensemble Sundbyberg under the direction of Rikard Lindberg Karlsson participates in the SVT documentary Hugo Alfvén - the dream of a new world. The episode with Vokalensemblen Sundbyberg was taken from the concert program Ljudvågor över Östersjön which was performed on 12 March 2023 together with cellist and composer Svante Henryson. The documentary is available on SVT Play until December 21, 2023.

Et in terra...

The ideal balance between contemplation and raw passion.

BBC Music Magazine

One of the world leading classical music magazines

Concerts

Christmas, Christmas, brilliant Christmas December 17, 2023

Christmas, Christmas, brilliant Christmas December 17, 2023

Sunday, December 17 at 16.00 SOLD OUT!
Sundbyberg's church

Vokalensemblen Sundbyberg
Stockholm Chamber Brass
Rikard Lindberg Karlsson, conductor

trad. arr Ding dong merrily on high

Gustaf Nordqvist Christmas, Christmas, glorious Christmas

John Francis Wade arr. David Willcocks O come, o ye faithful

Simon Phipps arr. Henrik Torolphi Yeoman's carol

Georg Friedrich Händel arr. Henrik Torolphi For unto us a child is born

Per-Erik Moraeus arr. Joakim Agnas Koppången

The traditional Christmas concert where you can sing along with the organ and choir in the wonderful songs of Christmas. The world-leading brass quintet Stockholm Chamber brass consists of professors from leading music schools in Europe. In sparkling and uplifting arrangements we celebrate the joyful message of Christmas.

Free ticket booked via Billetto SOLD OUT (waiting list)!

Previous concerts

About us

The vocal ensemble photo Lydia Stenflo nr2

The vocal ensemble Sundbyberg consists of both music graduates, choir leaders and experienced choir singers. The music making is characterized by the importance of breathing, good intonation, and passion. There is a desire to promote the development of newly written Swedish choral music for the church through commissions and composer collaborations, but also to strengthen the knowledge of lesser known works, preferably by Swedish composers. Much of the repertoire is a cappella. However, the ensemble has also performed the great works of church music such as Bach's oratorios, requiems by Mozart, Brahms, Fauré etc. The latest recording (2022) "Et in terra..." has been praised by reviewers with five stars out of five possible in BBC Music Magazine: "A terrific performance of Vaughan Willams's Mass strikes the ideal balance between contemplation and raw passion". Vokalensemblen Sundbyberg is part of the music activities of the Church of Sweden Sundbyberg.

SOPRAN

Anna Janbäck
Annelie Brahm
Carina Högström
Erika Stenroos
Maria Almlöv
Sofia Willner
Viyan Hagi Mannesson

ALT

Anna Nager
Emma Anstey
Jenny Westerberg
Linda Burman
Signe Tonér
Susanna Lyne

TENOR

Andreas Edqvist Kissavos
Håkan Kramnäs
Martin Svensson Lindroth
Niclas Fröjel

BAS

David Holmquist Johansson
Henning Wiberg
Jonas Ahlsén
Oskar Wohlert

Latest album

The vocal ensemble Sundbyberg under the direction of Rikard Lindberg Karlsson proudly presents the album Et in terra... where the main number in the form of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Mass in G minor for double choir is flanked by newly written Swedish choral music a cappella, including commissioned works that the choir has premiered over the years.

Terrific

"A terrific performance of Vaughan Willams's Mass strikes the ideal balance between contemplation and raw passion"

BBC Music Magazine

Magnificent

"The vocal ensemble Sundbyberg, led by Rikard Lindberg Karlsson, does full justice to both Vaughan Williams and Swedish music on this magnificent album".

Opus magazine

Excellent

"...excellent balance between serenity and impassioned pleading..."

Ralph Vaughan Williams Society Journal

Heavenly sounds

"I am surrounded by heavenly sounds and need nothing else for the moment. (...) Out of five possible stars, they get seven."

Church musicians' magazine

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Sing with us

Want to be a part of creating world-class music?

You are under 45 years old, an experienced choral singer with good sight-reading skills who enjoys taking responsibility in your part. Soloist tasks may occur. We work in a chamber musical fashion with big ears, great focus and with the opportunity for individual voice development. Rehearsals take place in Sundbyberg Church's choir room, Rosengatan 15, on Tuesdays between 18.15 and 21.15.

In the Vocal Ensemble, community, commitment and togetherness are important elements. About every other year we go on a choir trip and have visited Estonia, Finland and Germany.

We always welcome talented choristers to audition for the Vocal Ensemble. For the spring season 2024, we are mainly looking for tenors and basses. If there are no permanent positions available, it may be possible to participate on a project basis/temporary basis. Contact our conductor to make an appointment!

Rikard Lindberg Karlsson
070-176 63 64
rikard.lindberg.karlsson@svenskakyrkan.se