Moving and timeless themes take centre stage in this concert: peace, the wonder of nature, and love. The first part of the concert begins with new settings of spiritual texts, prayers and hymns by Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo and other current artists. The programme strikes a path into nature with the seasons cycle from Henry Purcell’s Semi-Opera “The Fairy Queen” – reworked for Sjaella with Baroque and contemporary elements. The joys and transience of life meet here in a tone painting. The second part of the concert programme is dedicated to folk songs from northern Europe. Characteristic arrangements and a range of moods are used to give each song space to reveal the mysteries of its culture. Stories of lost love, longing, strange spirits of nature, and daring adventures show the unique characteristics of each region.
