Choir

Northern Lights - Norwegian and German choral music

© Oslo Filharmoniske Kor

6/6

Friday | 6/06/2025
7:00 pm Start of Concert
Lukaskirche
17 €
9 € for pupils, students, trainees, federal volunteers and FSJ volunteers under 30 years of age 8.50 € for Dresden Pass holders and severely disabled persons with a disability of 80% or more

About the Concert

When the Dresden Philharmonic Choir and the Oslo Philharmonic Choir give a joint concert, fans of choral music can look forward to excellent choral singing, of course, but also to the special atmosphere that is created when two musical and vocal cultures present themselves at the same time. Works by Grieg and Nystedt bring Scandinavian flair, while Brahms and F. Hensel represent the tradition of German choral music.
The concert will conclude with a joint performance of works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Ola Gjelo, in which the two choirs will merge into one ensemble.

Program

Randall Thompson Halleluia Edward Elgar Lux aeterna Josu Elberdin Ave Maria Arvo Pärt "Da pacem Domine" Philip Stopford Love Divine Fanny Hensel Lockung Antonín Dvořák Napadly pisne Johannes Brahms Vineta Josu Elberdin Cantate Domino Geirr Tveitt Vé no velkomne med æra Edvard Grieg Hvad est du dog skjön, op. 74 Ave maris stella Knut Nystedt Peace, I leave with you Neslandskyrkja Prayers of Kierkegaard (Selection) Grete Pedersen Nedi vester soli gleder Knut Nystedt Immortal Bach Ola Gjelo Northern Lights Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Jauchzet dem Herrn alle Welt

Artists

Iris Geißler
Conductor
Øystein Fevang
Guest Choirconductor
Philharmonischer Chor Dresden
Philharmonischer Chor Oslo

Biographies

Iris Geißler

Iris Geißler has been conducting the Dresden Philharmonic Choir since fall 2022 and is also the musical assistant to choir director Gunter Berger and the stage manager of the Philharmonic Children's Choir. For several years, the trained pianist taught piano accompaniment and coaching at her alma mater, the University of Music "Carl Maria von Weber" in Dresden. In addition to her work with the Philharmonic Choirs, she gives piano lessons and is active as a singer in various ensembles and as a choir director for other choirs.

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Øystein Fevang

Øystein Fevang is a Norwegian conductor, singer and musician and has been the principal conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic Choir since 2006. Since 2017, he has also been the conductor of the Majorstua Chamber Choir. He regularly holds seminars and teaches conducting and ensemble conducting at various music institutions in Oslo.

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Philharmonischer Chor Dresden

The Dresden Philharmonic Choir has been active for over 55 years, since it was founded in 1967 on the initiative of Kurt Masur. The approximately 70 singers perform the demanding choral work in their free time. They give concerts with the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of the respective chief and guest conductors, collaborate with other choirs and orchestras and perform a cappella programs in and outside of Dresden. Iris Geißler has led the ensemble since October 2022.

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Philharmonischer Chor Oslo

The Oslo Philharmonic Choir was founded in 1921 and performs primarily alongside the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the past ten years, it has participated in over 170 concerts with the orchestra under the baton of renowned conductors. It is considered one of the best choirs in Scandinavia and tours internationally in renowned concert halls. Øystein Fevang has been the ensemble's artistic director since 2006.

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