FESTIVAL CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 15 March, 11:00
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At the festival church service, bishop Sunniva Gylver will hold the sermon and cathedral priest Pål Kristian Balstad will lead the service. Oslo Cathedral Choir under the direction of Oddgeir Kjetilstad and organist Tjark Pinne contribute.
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At the festival church service in the Swedish church, Margaretakyrkan, Josef Rheinberger’s Stabat Mater is performed, in addition to music by Mendelssohn and Palestrina. Contributing is a composite ensemble under the direction of organist Per Anders Håvelsrud. The service is led by kyrkoherde Per Anders Sandgren.
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During the festival service in Fagerborg Church, Schubert’s Winterreise will be performed in a Norwegian version for choir, piano, and barytone. Contributing are Benjamin Thorsen Isachsen (priest and soloist), Sveinung Bjelland (piano), Bislett vocal ensemble, and Gjermund Brenne (musical direction). The Norwegian translation is by Vetle Røsten Granås.
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For the festival service in Holmlia Church, folk singer Tebrizli Mamed Riza from Azerbaijan and musicians from the Middle East will contribute. Holmlia chamber choir under the direction of organist Ådne Svalastog will also contribute.
Illustrations: Camilla Foss Design
