The story about a country!
Experience a unique fusion of history and music, featuring texts, anecdotes, and reflections by Dick Harrison, paired with captivating performances of compositions by Erik XIV, Roman, Bellman, Stenhammar, Peterson-Berger, Jan Johansson, Georg Riedel, and traditional Swedish folk music!
Embark on a historical journey through Sweden, wrapped in melodies. Presented by historian Dick Harrison and the acclaimed guitar duo The Gothenburg Combo.
Experience a unique fusion of history and music, featuring texts, anecdotes, and reflections by Dick Harrison, paired with captivating performances of compositions by Erik XIV, Roman, Bellman, Stenhammar, Peterson-Berger, Jan Johansson, Georg Riedel, and traditional Swedish folk music!
A cultural exploration not to be missed.
In 2015, The Gothenburg Combo created "The History of Swedish Music", a groundbreaking exhibition at The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, USA, attracting over 100,000 visitors. Now, this exhibition has evolved into a concert-performance featuring none other than historian Dick Harrison as its guide and narrator!
Through Harrison’s signature blend of insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking commentary, this concert deepens our understanding of Sweden's cultural legacy, transforming the experience into a fascinating and enjoyable exploration of the nation’s history.
With two guitars, The Gothenburg Combo brings Sweden’s past to life, conjuring the sounds of ancient horns, fiddles, double basses, and trumpets. The journey takes us through:
The medieval melodies of Piae Cantiones
King Erik XIV’s own compositions
The 18th century of the Caroleans
The pastoral traditions of Dalarna
Hymns, midsummer dances, and the Swedish welfare state
Ending with music that resonates with our contemporary times
Dick Harrison
A renowned historian and professor at Lund University, Harrison is the author of over 40 books. His notable works include The Great Plague (winner of the 2000 August Prize for non-fiction), the trilogy Slavery: A World History of Unfreedom (2006–2008), and A Great Suffering Has Come Upon Us: The Thirty Years' War (2014). Harrison is a regular contributor to radio, TV, and Svenska Dagbladet, with his column "Harrison’s History." Twice, he has won SVT's På Spåret alongside Ellinor Persson.
The Gothenburg Combo
David Hansson and Thomas Hansy are internationally acclaimed for their extraordinary musical synergy, dazzling guitar artistry, and dynamic stage presence. With numerous tours across South America, North America, Asia, and Europe, they have cemented their status as one of Sweden’s most active and celebrated ensembles on the global stage.
This performance promises to be an unforgettable blend of music and history—an experience as enlightening as it is enthralling.
Good to know before your visit:
Language: Swedish
Age limit: none
Wardrobe: is located adjacent to the stage for the event and the fee is included in your ticket.
Admission: approx. 30 minutes before the event starts.
Eating: Food and drink are not allowed to be brought into our stages.
Hearing aids: available in all our scenes, read more here
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Walker: placed outside the entrance, staff on site are available if you need help.
Lift: located close to the Norhern entrance, follow the signs for Stage 5.