Music At St. Paul's: Copenhagen Chamber Choir Camerata—Giving Voice to the Nordic Spirit

photo courtesy of Copenhagen Chamber Choir 

More beautiful and unique music at St. Paul's Episcopalian Church  located at199 Carroll Street here in Carroll Gardens.

This Sunday, the Church is welcoming world-renown Copenhagen Chamber Choir as part of its Music@St.Paul’s Concert Series.

 Sunday, October 13th, 5:00 pm; Admission is free.

From the Copenhagen Chamber Choir:
"Experience the beauty of the unique and touching Nordic a cappella choral tradition and catch a bit of that legendary Danish hygge.

CAMERATA Chamber Choir presents the choral music tradition of the Nordic countries and displays how the deep connections between nature and culture come alive in music. The repertoire covers some of the most famous Nordic composers, traditional and modern.

CAMERATA Chamber Choir is one of the highest acclaimed amateur choirs in Scandinavia. The choir sings repertoire from multiple centuries and continents, but its Nordic roots are often on show. The choir has a reputation for singing with blend, responsiveness, nuance and passion, and for creating concept programs that combine eclecticism with focus, taking listeners on rich and rewarding journeys.

Since 2018, conductor and artistic director of Camerata is Sofia Söderberg from Sweden. Söderberg is an experienced, multi award-winning choral specialist acknowledged for her technical rigor, physical precision and striking interpretative voice."

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Impressions Of Copenhagen, Denmark

When traveling to a new city, my husband (a.k.a. Mr. Pardon Me) tries to explore and walk every single square inch.
It was no different in Copenhagen, Denmark, the first stop on our trip to Europe this year.
After two free guided walking tours, the first one lasting three hours, the second lasting an hour-and-a half, and after two boat tours, I can say that I did get to see much of Copenhagen. But not all, of course. This definitely means that we will have to come back, for the place is beautiful.

Since the weather was gloriously sunny, which apparently hardly ever happens, Mr. Pardon Me and I decided not to spend our limited time in the City indoors in museums. For that reason alone, we must plan another sojourn here.

During our stay, we were able to witness the preparations for Sankt Hans Aften, the shortest night of the year which corresponds to the birth day of Saint John the Bapist on June 24 and gives the celebration its name. On this night, Danes gather with family and friends to set ablaze bonfires and burn witch figures, who are thought to imbue the evening with evil spirits.
Unfortunately, by the time the fires were lit, torrential rains were falling on the City.

What struck me most about Copenhagen is the relationship of its citizens to the water surrounding it. Wherever one looked, people were kayaking and swimming in, as well as just enjoying being near the clean water of the harbor.
Made me think of our own New York Harbor and of our polluted Gowanus Canal back home in Brooklyn.

Next stop on this trip will be Montpellier, France. So stay tuned.

The sculpture of the polar bear is entitled "Unbearable" and is by sculptor Jens Galschiøt. It is a very sad reminder of the reality of global warming.



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