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The single word "alleluia" is used as the basis for harmonic exploration as the slowly moving pulsed a cappella harmonies build and diminish. Feature a soprano soloist or the section on an ethereal descant

The Swedish opera composer Lars Johan Werle composed a suite based on Provençal troubadour lyrics for six soloists and a chamber ensemble. The last (instrumental) part of this suite has been arranged

This captivating selection is a ritual song celebrating the saints (the lesen) in a hallelujah (ayibobo). With lyrics in Haitian creole, Swedish, and English, an uptempo world beat, and a

This anthem begins with a warm and inviting a cappella section for the setting of the text from Matthew, "Come unto me you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." There are lovely vocal lines and

A poem in old style, but written in our time: "It was a day of all hearts, when the cuckoo sang and Flora bound a garland." Stefan Forssen is a Swedish jazz pianist and composer.

Love song to a classic poem from the play "Hamlet". Anders Jormin is a world famous double bass player and composer.

This selection is based on music by composer W. Stenhammar, and written in honor of his 150th anniversary. The poem, in its essence sad yet loving, carries a dream of comfort for the protagonist, which the

A beautiful and strong message in Swedish promoting peace and love for the earth has been sweetly put to music.

"Away in times long lost". A suite of three lied/ballad songs based on music by composer W. Stenhammar, and written in honor of said composer's 150th anniversary. Lyrics in Swedish.

The poem tells in an open way about our short life: "Let us, let wind our hair and grass our feet … Let bread and wine, let human life, our only." The music is a cooperation between the jazz pianist

Three poems in Danish (and with a Swedish adaptation) telling about the time in March when darkness gives in to light. John Hoybye is Denmark's most well known choral conductor, arranger and composer of

The composer writes: "During the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, I decided to write down some of the melodies, phrases, and expressions that have come to me over the years. These melodies appeared when I

"Mother Earth". A beautiful take on The Lord's prayer. The poem reminds us that our actions here on our planet Earth have had and will forever have environmental effects. And that we have a common mission

A musical journey through the Nordic winter landscape in 4 parts. Suggestive sounds, without words, describe the frozen breath, the howling wind and snow storm, the melting snow and finally signs of spring.

This wondrously beautiful and inviting music embodies the magic and wonder of the Nativity. Based on ancient chant, the modern a cappella harmonies move and explore sonorities that bring colorful dimension

This is a lovingly arranged piece whose lyrics (in Swedish) assure listeners that God will love and accept them whoever they are. The warm harmonies will wrap your audience in a blanket of acceptance.

An atmospheric composition with a soothing and reassuring message, this a cappella anthem uses the John 14:27 text, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto

The Russian (Soviet) oppositional singer/songwriter Vysotsky's tells about Mother Earth and warns us for not taking care of her. The Russian song is translated to Swedish by Carsten Palmaer.

Six songs for choir a cappella from an oratorio called "Between always and never". Anders Jormin is a world famous double bass player and composer.

A poem about the richness of nature in the autumn, set to music in a light madrigalistic way. John Hoybye is Denmark's most well known choral conductor, arranger and composer of choir music.

A song from the Swedish Baltic Sea island Faro. Hot summer with scents of flowers and breezes from the sea. Fritz Sjostrom was a singer/songwriter who was a bit overlooked; his songs are highly original,

Eight compositions on poems by one of Sweden's greatest humanists and wittiest word artists. In a jazzy ballad style, the texts take on everything from Swedish summer to humorous everyday realism. With

"Three songs to poems by Goran Sonnevi". The composer's main source of inspiration has been the chants of the Taize Community, with its combination of repetitive simplicity and more demanding polyphonic

Two poems by Swedish poet Anna Greta Wide. Dedicated to Gunnar Eriksson and Goteborgs Kammarkor.