Förklädd Gud - Concert for choir, solists and chamber orchestra
The piece God in Disguise, composed in 1940 to a text by poet Hjalmar Gullberg, is one of Lars-Erik Larsson’s most beloved and frequently performed works. Now you have the chance to hear this work for choir, soloists, and orchestra in Skellefteå and Byske on May 24–25.
Welcome to two powerful concerts as Lars-Erik Larsson’s "God in Disguise" is performed in both Skellefteå and Byske! May 24 & 25.
"Thus, disguised as the lowliest servant,
the eternal God walks upon the earth."
— From God in Disguise by Hjalmar Gullberg, 1933
The piece God in Disguise, composed in 1940 with text by poet Hjalmar Gullberg, is one of Lars-Erik Larsson’s most beloved and frequently performed works. Created in the midst of the darkness of World War II, it quickly became a piece that conveyed both comfort and hope. Larsson himself described it as a "lyrical suite," where music and poetry are interwoven into a warm and heartfelt tribute to human dignity, compassion, and the presence of the divine in everyday life.
Read more about the piece here (swedish)
External link.
Performers:
Kurt Burström, baritone
Kristina Lindberg, soprano
Choirs: Dacapo, St. Olov’s Church Choir, Oktava Choir
Skellefteå Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Kristina Åkesson
Förklädd Gud is approximately 30 minutes long. During the hour-long concert, we will also hear a couple of other songs performed by soloists and choirs. The conductors for the remaining music are Peter Larsson and Thomas Nyström.
SATURDAY, MAY 24 at 6:00 PM at St. Olov’s Church, Skellefteå
SUNDAY, MAY 25 at 6:00 PM at Byske Church
Free admission – Welcome to experience music that touches the soul!